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The Narrator (The Gees)

A visitor to a remote island who observes the peculiar customs of the Gee people.

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Also known as Unknown, the man, this man

First appearance: The 'Gees

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The narrator recounts his familiarity with 'Gees from his sea voyages and writes this account at a friend's suggestion to explain who they are.
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