The Willoughby Captains: A School Story is a novel written by Talbot Baines Reed and first published in 1887. The story takes place in a British boarding school called Willoughby, where a group of boys compete to become the captain of their cricket team. The main character, Jack Vance, is a talented cricketer who is determined to lead his team to victory. However, he faces stiff competition from his rival, Tom Brown, who is equally skilled and popular among the students. The novel explores themes of sportsmanship, leadership, and friendship as the boys navigate the challenges of school life and cricket matches. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, such as conflicts with other schools, personal rivalries, and academic pressures. The Willoughby Captains: A School Story is a classic tale of British schoolboy life that offers an entertaining and insightful look into the world of boarding schools and sports in the late 19th century.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.