The brother clerks : $b a tale of New-Orleans

"The Brother Clerks: A Tale of New-Orleans" by Mary Ashley Townsend is a mid-1800s story about two brothers named Arthur and Gulian Pratt, who travel from New York to New Orleans in search of work as clerks. When a family disaster robs them of their security, the brothers must bravely adapt to survive, even when they encounter a tough and strange new world,. Arthur, the older and more assured brother, is deeply committed to securing their future for their mother's welfare, while Gulian, the younger brother, wrestles with worry about their Mr. Delancey, their new boss. From the moment arriving via steamer, the contrasts in their personalities are clear, setting the stage for the tests of character and moral difficulties lurking in shadows of a busy city.