Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Sam Slick: A Study In Provincial Toryism

by Victor Lovitt Oakes Chittick

Book Overview

""Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Sam Slick: A Study In Provincial Toryism"" by V. L. O. Chittick is a book that explores the life and work of Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a Canadian author and politician who is best known for creating the character of Sam Slick. The book examines the political and cultural context of Haliburton's writing, as well as the ways in which his work has been interpreted and received over time. Chittick argues that Haliburton's portrayal of Sam Slick, a slick-talking Yankee salesman, reflects a particular brand of Toryism that was prevalent in Nova Scotia in the early 19th century. The book also explores Haliburton's career as a judge and politician, and the ways in which his writing intersected with his political beliefs. Overall, ""Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Sam Slick: A Study In Provincial Toryism"" is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of Canada's most important literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163178233
• ISBN13: 9781163178232
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 708 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"