The Attaché, Or, Sam Slick in England, In Two Volumes. Vol. I, pp. 1-286

The Attaché; Or, Sam Slick in England - is the first volume of two-volume edition of this book published in 1844 and written by Thomas Chandler Haliburton. He was a Canadian writer, lawyer and politician of 19th century. Considered by many to be the equal of Charles Dickens, Haliburton's poignant social commentary is always spoken with sparkling wit. A dedicated parliamentarian and judge, Sam Slick's character creation is widely regarded as Haliburton's greatest achievement. After the huge popular acclaim caused by the "The Clockmaker", the author, bowing before the weight of expectation, brought to England the fast-talking hero of his story, Sam Slick. The Attaché; or Sam Slick in England recounts in detail the adventures of the American master of the word, when he brings his native wisdom to this green and pleasant foreign country.