TY  - BOOK
AU  - Haliburton,Thomas Chandler
TI  - The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Complete
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Humorous stories, Canadian
KW  - Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
KW  - Slick, Sam (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
KW  - Canadians -- England -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2005-04-01; Produced by Gardner Buchanan, and David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Attaché; or, Sam Slick in England — Complete" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a satirical novel written during the mid-19th century. The story features Samuel Slick, a quintessential American character, who serves as the attaché to the American Legation at the Court of St. James's. The novel humorously explores Slick's observations and interactions as he navigates British society and culture, often contrasting it with his American upbringing.  The opening of the narrative introduces the main characters embarking on a voyage from New York to England aboard the Packet ship "Tyler." The party consists of Reverend Mr. Hopewell, Samuel Slick himself, and Jube Japan, Slick's black servant. The tone is light-hearted and conversational, with Slick sharing anecdotes from his previous experiences. Early on, he discusses his peculiar talents and idiosyncratic thoughts, particularly regarding life in England versus his homeland. As the story unfolds, a humorous portrayal of the eccentricities of both Slick and the English climate is established, hinting at a comedic exploration of national identities and the cultural absurdities encountered during their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7823
ER  -