A Negro Explorer at the North Pole · Character
Rudolph Franke
Expedition member and assistant.
minor
Also known as Franke
First appearance: a negro explorer at the north pole
Rudolph Franke shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in the context of the expedition; rescued at Etah.
Rudolph Franke first appears in 0002 a negro explorer at the north pole.
In I: Mentioned in the context of the expedition; rescued at Etah.
Later, in III: Found at Etah in poor condition with scurvy; rescued and placed aboard the Erik.
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- Rival and Support Crew
- Protagonist
- Support and Family Members
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