The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel…

Name: The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville
Author: Thomas Chandler Haliburton

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Yes — read The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville by Thomas Chandler Haliburton in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 3 chapters
Format: The complete book

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Step into the sharp wit and keen observations of Samuel Slick, a clever Yankee peddler navigating the provincial slow wits and political quirks of Nova Scotia, delivering biting satire and humorous tales that reveal the contrast between neighboring cultures.

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