My First Summer in the Sierra · Character
Charles S. Olcott
A person referenced in the book, possibly a friend or correspondent.
minor
First appearance: List of Illustrations
Charles S. Olcott's tie to John Muir is one of the pressures that moves My First Summer in the Sierra—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as General Alvord; travels with Professor Butler and is astonished by Muir's telepathic arrival.
Charles S. Olcott first appears in 0013 list of illustrations.
With John Muir (friendship): Charles S. Olcott and John Muir are friends or fellow naturalists, sharing a mutual interest in the Sierra.
In A Strange Experience: Mentioned as General Alvord; travels with Professor Butler and is astonished by Muir's telepathic arrival.
Later, in List of Illustrations: Photographer credited for several photographs including Yosemite Falls, North Dome, Washington Column, Half Dome, Vernal Falls, The Happy Isles, and The Three Brothers.
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- Protagonist
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friendship · positive
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