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Petersen

A Danish explorer mentioned in the narrative.

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First appearance: part i x a retrospect

Petersen shows up with force in Fifteen Miles from Cape Bathurst. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the soldiers chosen for the expedition, takes up position as a sentinel at Walruses' Bay.
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MPMrs. Paulina B…MHMichael HopeSLSergeant LongLJLieutenant Jas…CKCaptain KelletPEPetersen

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral Support Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Expedition Core Team

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  • Closing

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