Joe

Dick Kennedy

Dick Kennedy and Joe share a friendly and cooperative relationship as fellow members of the balloon expedition, often working together.

The Scot

Joe and The Scot interact amicably, with Joe's cheerful nature complementing The Scot's demeanor.

Captain Speke

Captain Speke and Joe have a professional association, likely involving logistical or exploratory duties.

Major Denham

Joe and Major Denham interact in a professional context, possibly related to exploration or service duties.

Dick Kennedy

Dick Kennedy and Joe share a friendly and cooperative relationship as fellow members of the balloon expedition, often working together.

Dick Kennedy

Dick Kennedy and Joe share a friendly and cooperative relationship as fellow members of the balloon expedition, often working together.

Major Denham

Joe and Major Denham interact in a professional context, possibly related to exploration or service duties.

The Scot

Joe and The Scot interact amicably, with Joe's cheerful nature complementing The Scot's demeanor.

Captain Speke

Captain Speke and Joe have a professional association, likely involving logistical or exploratory duties.

The Scot

Joe and The Scot interact amicably, with Joe's cheerful nature complementing The Scot's demeanor.

III

Mentioned as the doctor's servant; not directly present in this chapter.

A Servant—Match Him!

Introduced as Dr. Ferguson's loyal and cheerful servant, with remarkable vision and a philosophical optimism. He eagerly anticipates the expedition and expresses unwavering faith in his master.

Geometrical Details and Preparations

Joe is listed in the weight summary at 120 pounds, confirming his role as a member of the crew.

VIII

Overjoyed and bustling with activity, proudly showing off the balloon and earning a few half-crowns.

IX

Holds forth on the forecastle, spinning tales of interplanetary travel and winning over the sailors with his humor and imagination.

XI

Proud and happy as the departure approaches, waves goodbye with the others.

Chapter XII

Prepares coffee, secures the balloon after anchoring, and jokes about the natives' reactions.

XIII

Assists with anchoring and descending; jokes about the balloon being a paradise; goes hunting with Kennedy.

XIV

Hunts with Kennedy, expresses worry about losing the balloon, prepares antelope steaks and grog.

Chapter XV

Dances for the locals, tastes pombé, and prepares to cut the anchor rope.

XVI

Shows resilience and humor, appreciating the spectacle of the storm and reflecting on their adventure.

XVII

Prepares a meal using an extempore oven, expresses delight at the journey, and later joyfully drives the elephant team.

Chapter XVIII

Cheers for the Nile, guards the balloon during the landing, and taunts the natives after Kennedy's shot.

XIX

Provides comic relief with remarks about cannibals and tails, and performs maintenance on the balloon.

Chapter XX

Throws a bottle to the villagers, jokes about growing trees in London, proposes harnessing eagles, and catches an arrow.

XXI

Descends into the tree with Kennedy and later prepares to release the anchor.

XXII

Spots the volcano, discards ballast, and is moved by the missionary's plight.

Chapter XXIII: The Goldmine and the Missionary's Burial

Falls into a rage over the missionary's death, then becomes greedy upon discovering the goldmine, but is eventually consoled by taking some gold ore as ballast.

XXIV

Silent and changed after seeing the gold-bearing mountains, he nevertheless pledges to follow the doctor anywhere.

XXV

Spots the cloud, the mirage, and the palm trees; maintains some optimism.

Chapter XXVI

Finds the doctor after his fainting spell; proposes to walk alone for help, but is refused; gives the doctor one more day before acting.

Chapter XXVII

Joe shows resourcefulness by using his jacket to decoy the lioness, and later struggles with Kennedy over the rifle to prevent suicide.

An Evening of Delight

Cooks an elaborate meal, dreams of staying in the oasis, reluctantly discards his gold quartz to lighten the balloon.

XXIX

Proposes a whimsical idea of using camels to tow the balloon; prepares a meal of wild ducks and snipe.

Mosfeia and the Incendiary Pigeons

Observes the pigeon attack with curiosity and prepares to throw out ballast to ascend.

XXXI

On watch at 3 a.m., spots the city moving away; excited about the journey and eager to taste hippopotamus meat.

XXXII

Spots the condors, shoots one, and heroically sacrifices himself by jumping from the car to save the others.

XXXIII

Missing and presumed lost over Lake Tchad; the chapter focuses on the efforts to find him.

The Hurricane and the Resolution

Left behind near Lake Tchad; the doctor and Kennedy worry about his survival and language barriers.

Chapter XXXV

Joe is the central focus of the chapter, recounting his fall into the lake, capture by natives, escape from a sinking island, and his solitary trek through harsh terrain.

XXXVI

Rescued from Arab pursuers; exhausted and wounded, he faints after being pulled aboard the Victoria.

XXXVII

Awakens after a 24-hour sleep, recounts his escape from the swamp and his rescue, and shows his characteristic optimism and loyalty.

XXXVIII

Dresses game for supper, comments on the second balloon as a lifeboat, and asks questions about the explorers.

XXXIX

Makes humorous remarks about the landscape and the journey; expresses confidence in the balloon's direction.

Chapter XL

Observes the grasshopper swarm with curiosity; regrets not collecting gold to make their story more believable.

The Approaches to Senegal

Climbs up to detach the awning; heroically jumps out of the car and runs across the mountain top to lighten the balloon, saving Kennedy's rifle.

A Struggle of Generosity

Shows great adroitness in dismantling the apparatus, climbing the balloon to detach pipes, and later wakes to the fire.

XLIII

Assists with gathering grass and shows unwavering confidence in the doctor; wounded slightly by a bullet.

Conclusion

Describes the journey as tiresome but for the adventures; becomes bosom friend with the doctor.