02267cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500280014926400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800470039452012080044153400450164965300230169465300400171765300520175765300600180985600430186999900170191221044UtSlPG20260610133503.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aReed, Talbot Baines,d1852-189314aThe Willoughby Captains 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-04-12  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Willoughby Captains" by Talbot Baines Reed is a school story written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the lives of boys at the Willoughby school, detailing their experiences, friendships, and rivalries, particularly focusing on a major boat race between houses that sets the stage for intrigue and competition.   The opening of the story introduces an eventful day at Willoughby school, highlighted by festivities surrounding the May Day races, where excitement and camaraderie fill the air. Young Master Cusack proudly showcases his father, Captain Cusack, while the students engage in discussions about the races, particularly the race outcomes that indicate strong competition among the houses. Amidst the hubbub, the narrative hints at tensions with an underlying plot of sabotage, suggesting that the competitive spirit among the boys goes beyond mere sport, potentially leading to mystery and conflict as they seek to uncover the truth behind a reckless act during the race. Stripling character dynamics are effectively set up, establishing the rich tapestry of school life that promises both adventure and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSchools -- Fiction  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aBoarding schools -- England -- Juvenile fiction  aStudents -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21044  c62270d62270