Tom Playfair

Tom Playfair: Or Making A Start is a novel written by Francis James Finn and first published in 1891. The story follows the adventures of Tom Playfair, a young boy who is sent to a Catholic boarding school in the Midwest. Tom is a mischievous and adventurous boy, but he struggles to fit in at the school and make friends. However, he soon finds himself drawn to the school's athletic program, and he becomes involved in various sports and competitions. Along the way, Tom learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. The novel is a classic coming-of-age story that has been beloved by generations of readers. It is also notable for its portrayal of Catholic education and values, as well as its vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century America.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.