Publisher's Synopsis
""Reuben Larkmead: A Story of Worldlings"" is a novel written by Edward W. Townsend. The book tells the story of Reuben Larkmead, a young man who is caught up in the world of materialism and superficiality. Reuben is a successful businessman who is obsessed with money and status, but he is also deeply unhappy and unfulfilled.As the story progresses, Reuben begins to realize the emptiness of his life and the shallow nature of his relationships. He becomes disillusioned with his lifestyle and begins to question his values and priorities. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters who challenge his worldview and force him to confront his own shortcomings.Throughout the book, Townsend explores themes of materialism, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. He paints a vivid picture of the world of the wealthy and privileged, but also shows the darker side of this lifestyle. Ultimately, ""Reuben Larkmead"" is a story of personal growth and redemption, as Reuben learns to let go of his worldly attachments and find true happiness and fulfillment.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.