**"The Secretary; or, Sam Slick in England - Volume 01"** by Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a Canadian author and politician, is the first book in a series of historical works that tells the adventures of Sam Slick, a boy from Nova Scotia who sets out on a trip to England. In the pages of this book, you will find fun and interesting stories interwoven with deep reflections on societal perceptions, cultural differences, and human relationships. Haliburton skillfully uses humor and satire to ridicule certain aspects of English society and contrast it with Canadian traditions. Readers who will be transported to the world of the 18th century together with Slick himself will have not only entertainment, but also the opportunity to think about the basic values of life and the true essence of human relationships. Every page of The Secretary is an exciting journey that will make you smile and think at the same time.