History of Sandford and Merton
Author: first_name: Thomas
last_name: Day
Language: English
Year: 1789

 A bestseller for over a hundred years. Embracing Rousseau's dictates in many ways, it narrates the story of the rich, noble but spoiled Tommy Merton and his poor but virtuous friend Harry Sandford. Through trials and stories, Harry and the boys' tutor teach Tommy the importance of labor and the evils of the idle rich. ( from author's link on Wikipedia )