The Willoughby Captains - Talbot Baines Reed - Bog

The Willoughby Captains: A School Story is a novel written by Talbot Baines Reed and originally published in 1887. The story takes place in an English boarding school and follows the adventures of two boys, Jack and Bob Willoughby, who are both captains of their respective cricket teams. The boys are determined to lead their teams to victory in the annual cricket match against their rival school, but they face numerous challenges along the way. They must deal with rivalries and jealousies among their own teammates, as well as a group of troublemakers from the other school who are determined to sabotage their efforts. Along the way, Jack and Bob learn important lessons about leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The novel is a classic example of the school story genre, which was popular in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a charming and engaging tale that will appeal to readers of all ages, especially those who enjoy stories about sports, adventure, and friendship.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.