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Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character

Captain Kater

English physicist and surveyor, a friend.

minor

Also known as Captain Kater

First appearance: xxxii various reminiscences

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STSir Thomas Law…LFLord FlummWWWilliam Wollas…SJSir Joseph BanksDODuke of Wellin…CKCaptain Kater

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See Captain Kater in xxxii various reminiscences