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The Slippery Ford: Or How Tom Was Taught is a novel written by Charles Montague Clarke and published in 1885. The story follows the life of Tom, a young boy who is sent to live with his uncle after his father's death. Tom's uncle is a strict disciplinarian who believes in tough... Read Full Overview

The Slippery Ford: Or How Tom Was Taught is a novel written by Charles Montague Clarke in 1885. The story follows the life of Tom, a young boy who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in the countryside after his mother's death. Tom is initially unhappy with his new life,... Read Full Overview