""The Making of Thomas Barton"" is a novel written by Anna Nicholas in 1913. The story revolves around the life of Thomas Barton, a young man who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman. The book explores the themes of ambition, perseverance, and the importance of education in achieving one's goals.The story begins with Thomas as a young boy living in poverty in a small village in England. Despite his circumstances, Thomas is determined to improve his life and pursue his dreams. He works hard and eventually earns a scholarship to attend a prestigious school where he excels academically.After completing his education, Thomas moves to London and begins working at a bank. He quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a successful banker. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, but he never gives up and always remains focused on his goals.The novel also explores Thomas's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and romantic interests. Through it all, Thomas remains true to himself and his values, and ultimately achieves great success.Overall, ""The Making of Thomas Barton"" is a compelling story of one man's journey to success, and the importance of hard work, determination, and education in achieving one's 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.