Doing His Best (1873)

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 he can. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, some helpful and some not so much. He also faces challenges and setbacks, but he never gives up.As Harry grows older, he becomes more and more determined to succeed. He works hard and eventually saves enough money to attend college. There, he studies hard and excels, earning a degree and a job offer from a prestigious firm.Through Harry's journey, Trowbridge explores themes of determination, hard work, and perseverance. The novel is a heartwarming tale of a young boy's struggle to overcome adversity and achieve his dreams.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.