The Season Ticket (1860)

The Season Ticket is a novel written by Thomas Chandler Haliburton and was first published in 1860. The book is set in Nova Scotia and follows the story of a young man named Sam Slick, who is a travelling salesman. Sam is known for his wit, humor, and his ability to sell anything to anyone. He is also a keen observer of human nature and often uses his observations to his advantage.The story begins when Sam receives a season ticket to a local theatre. This ticket allows him to attend every performance for the entire season. Sam is thrilled with the opportunity and begins attending every show. During his visits to the theatre, he meets a variety of characters, including actors, actresses, and other theatre-goers.As the story progresses, Sam becomes more involved in the lives of these characters. He helps them with their problems and often uses his wit and humor to diffuse tense situations. However, Sam's involvement in their lives also leads to some unexpected consequences.The Season Ticket is a humorous and entertaining novel that provides a glimpse into life in Nova Scotia during the mid-19th century. It is also a commentary on human nature and the power of humor to bring people together. Overall, the book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys a good story with a dose of humor and wit.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.