Doing His Best is a novel written by American author John Townsend Trowbridge and first published in 1873. The story revolves around a young boy named Harry Vane, who lives with his mother and younger sister in a small New England town. Harry's father died when he was a child, leaving the family in financial difficulty.Despite the hardships, Harry is determined to do his best to help his family. He takes odd jobs around town and saves every penny...