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Captain Grant

A Scottish captain whose story is referenced, father of Mary and Robert Grant.

minor

Also known as the honest Captain Grant, Grant

First appearance: xxiii

See Captain Grant in xxiiiBook page

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BHBob HarveyCSCyrus SmithPEPencroffHBHerbert BrownLGLord GlenarvanCGCaptain Grant

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  • Other

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  • Castaways and Companions
  • Antagonists and Historical Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Captain Grant in xxiii