# Captain Kellet — The Fur Country character guide

> Captain Kellet in The Fur Country by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kellet, And Kellet

**First appearance:** 0011-part-i-x-a-retrospect

## Who they are

A naval officer mentioned in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Fifteen Miles from Cape Bathurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xv-fifteen-miles-from-cape-bathurst)

Included in the hunting party, serves as a sentinel at the bay.

### [The Large Polar Bears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-i-xxi-the-large-polar-bears)

First to spot the bears approaching the fort.

### [In the Offing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-in-the-offing)

Exclaims that the icebergs shifting position will cause the island to lose its 'screw' (driving force).

### [The Four Following Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xxii-the-four-following-days)

Bursts into hysterical laughter and collapses after the ship fails to rescue them.

### [On a Piece of Ice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_fur_country_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiii-on-a-piece-of-ice)

Shows signs of insanity and attempts suicide, but is restrained by Mrs. Barnett and others.

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