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...