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Captain Of The Crew is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and first published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young man named Dick Mercer who dreams of becoming the captain of his school's rowing team. Despite being a talented rower, he faces many challenges along the way, including a rival team and personal struggles with his own self-confidence. With the help of his friends and coach, Dick learns to overcome these obstacles and becomes a true leader both on and off the water. The book is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and the importance of teamwork. It is a must-read for anyone who loves sports, adventure, and tales of triumph over adversity.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.