""Representing John Marshall and Company: Being Confessions of Edward R. Ward, a Drummer"" is a book written by Earl Underwood and published in 1905. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of a traveling salesman named Edward R. Ward, who works for the John Marshall and Company, a firm that sells various products including dry goods and furniture. The book is written in the form of confessions, as Ward narrates his experiences and adventures on the road. He describes the challenges of being a traveling salesman, including the long hours, the constant travel, and the difficulty of making sales. Ward also shares his personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcohol.Throughout the book, Ward encounters a variety of characters, including other salesmen, farmers, and small-town residents. He also experiences a range of emotions, from excitement and joy to disappointment and despair. Overall, ""Representing John Marshall and Company"" provides a vivid and engaging portrait of life as a traveling salesman in the early 20th century. It offers a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of this profession, as well as the social and cultural context in which it took place.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.