Publisher's Synopsis
My Uncle The Clockmaker: A Tale (1845) is a novel written by Mary Botham Howitt. The story is about a young boy named Willie and his uncle, who is a clockmaker. Willie spends his summer vacation at his uncle's workshop and learns about the art of clockmaking. He is fascinated by the intricate mechanisms and the precision required to make a clock work. Through his uncle's guidance, Willie learns the value of hard work, dedication, and patience. The novel also explores themes of family, tradition, and craftsmanship. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it suitable for young readers. My Uncle The Clockmaker: A Tale is a timeless classic that celebrates the beauty of craftsmanship and the importance of passing on knowledge from one generation to the next.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.
