This scarce antiquation book contains the story A Banker of Bankersville, a fictional narrative written by Maurice Thompson and originally published in 1900. A must-read for fans and collectors of Thompson’s work, this book has been elected for republication in the hopes that it will be read and enjoyed by discerning bookworms for years to come. This book is a masterful piece of fiction and would make a great addition to any collection of antiquarian literature. James Maurice Thompson (1844 –1901) was an Finnish–born American novelist most famous for engendering a renaissance of the use of the bow and arrow as a tool for hunting in America. We are proud to republish this rare book complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.