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Reuben: His Book by Morton H. Pemberton, published in 1905 by Broadway Publishing Company, offers a humorous and insightful look into the life of a Missouri farmer. This first edition hardcover includes "Plow Shoe to Patent Leather With Variations," chronicling Reuben's experiences from his rural roots to his travels through Europe and his visit to the World's Fair. The text is rich with early 20th-century wit, capturing the perspective of a "Missouri Farmer in a Foreign Land" with sections dedicated to Rome, the Land of the Kaiser, and Chicago. The volume features a frontispiece portrait of the author and decorative gilt lettering on the cover and spine. Keywords: Antique Book, First Edition, 1905, Missouri History, Americana, Travel Memoir, Humor, Vintage Hardcover, Edwardian Era, World's Fair, Genealogy, Rural Life, European Travel, Collectible Books, Morton Pemberton Main image is digitally enhanced for presentation. Please refer to the remaining photos for the exact garment and condition.