The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville

The Clockmaker; Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville is a satirical novel by Thomas Chandler Haliburton, first published in 1836. The story follows Samuel Slick, a clever Yankee clockmaker, as he travels through early 19th-century Nova Scotia with an English gentleman, offering humorous observations on American and colonial society. The book is notable for its sharp wit and cultural commentary, establishing Haliburton as a significant satirical voice of his time. Originally serialized in 1835-1836, it consists of thirty-three sketches that highlight the eccentricities of both Nova Scotians and Yankees.