The Ferry Boy and the Financier is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and published in 1864. The story follows the lives of two boys, one from a wealthy family and the other from a poor family. The Ferry Boy, named Tom, lives with his mother and siblings in a small cottage by the river. He works as a ferry boy, taking passengers across the river for a small fee. The Financier, named Harry, is the son of a wealthy businessman who owns a large factory near the river. Harry is sent to live with his uncle in the countryside to learn about business and management.The two boys meet when Harry takes a ride on Tom's ferry. They become fast friends and spend their days exploring the countryside and learning about each other's lives. However, their friendship is tested when Harry's father plans to build a bridge across the river, which would put Tom out of a job. Harry is torn between his loyalty to his friend and his loyalty to his family.As the story unfolds, the boys face challenges and obstacles that test their friendship and their values. They learn about the importance of honesty, hard work, and loyalty. The novel also explores themes of social class, wealth, and privilege, as well as the impact of industrialization on rural communities.Overall, The Ferry Boy and the Financier is a heartwarming story of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth. It provides a glimpse into life in rural America during the mid-19th century and offers valuable lessons that are still relevant today.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.