Publisher's Synopsis
The Ferry Boy and the Financier is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and published in 1864. The story is set in New York City during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two boys from different social backgrounds. The first is Dick, a poor ferry boy who works hard to support his family. The second is Frank, a wealthy financier who is used to getting what he wants.The story begins when Frank and his friends take a ferry ride and meet Dick. They are impressed by his hard work and determination, and Frank decides to hire him as his personal ferry boy. As the two boys spend more time together, they become friends and learn about each other's lives.However, their friendship is put to the test when Frank's father becomes involved in a financial scandal. Frank is accused of being involved, and his reputation is ruined. Dick stands by his friend, even when it means risking his own reputation and livelihood.The Ferry Boy and the Financier is a story about friendship, loyalty, and social class. It explores the themes of wealth and poverty, honesty and deceit, and the importance of standing by your friends in times of trouble. The novel was well-received when it was first published and has since become a classic of American literature.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.
