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Humboldt

The naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, cited in the narrative.

minor

Also known as the Humboldt

First appearance: v the amazon

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MVManoel ValdezJDJoam DacostaBGBenito GarralHUHumboldt

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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