The Mysterious Island · Character
Captain John Mangles
Captain of the Duncan, mentioned in connection with Lord Glenarvan's voyage.
minor
Also known as Captain Mangles
First appearance: xxiii
Captain John Mangles's tie to Cyrus Smith is one of the pressures that moves The Mysterious Island—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Cyrus Smith (friendship): Captain John Mangles and Cyrus Smith are professional allies and friends, united by shared maritime and survival challenges. With Cyrus Smith (friendship): Captain John Mangles and Cyrus…
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- Castaways and Companions
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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See Captain John Mangles in xxiii