Haliburton House was once home to Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796–1865), writer of the Sam Slick stories. Many of Haliburton's expressions, such as "quick as a wink" and "city slicker," are still used.
Haliburton House was once home to Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796–1865), writer of the Sam Slick stories. Many of Haliburton's expressions, such as "quick as a wink" and "city slicker," are still used.
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