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Ballinger

Rough adventurer who joins the expedition in South America.

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Also known as Jack Ballinger, Jack

First appearance: viii the outlying pickets of the new world

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LJLord John RoxtonPGProfessor G. E…JCJimmy ColverMPMr. Percival W…SGSir George Bea…BABallinger

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  • Supporting and background figures
  • Expedition members and associates
  • Protagonist

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