The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England - Couverture souple

Haliburton, Thomas Chandler

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444440357 ISBN 13 : 9781444440355

Editeur : Aeterna, 2026

Synopsis

When the sharp-witted Yankee clockmaker Sam Slick crosses the Atlantic as an attaché to a diplomatic mission, England has no idea what’s coming. With his keen eye, quick tongue, and unapologetic humour, Slick roams the countryside, exploring towns, grand houses, racetracks and drawing rooms, all while exposing the quirks, pretensions and hidden truths of English society. From bustling Liverpool to quiet cottages, lively dinners to the eccentricities of high society, Sam observes everything—and nothing escapes his satirical bite. Through vivid characters and lively adventures, he peels back layers of class, politics and culture with an irreverent but strangely perceptive honesty. The Attaché is more than comedy—it is social commentary wrapped in storytelling. Haliburton, through Slick’s lively voice, captures the tension between Old World tradition and New World practicality, revealing how manners and reputation often disguise ambition and folly. Whether witnessing noblemen at Ascot races or country folk at their daily labour, Slick turns each encounter into a sharp reflection on human nature. Charming, provocative and endlessly entertaining, this book reveals England as seen from the outside—and perhaps more clearly than the English ever saw themselves. A journey of wit and insight, guided by one of literature’s most unforgettable observers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aeterna
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444440357
• ISBN 13: 9781444440355
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 197
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible