The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket · Character

Kreutzenstern

Historical explorer mentioned in the notes on Antarctic geography.

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Also known as Captains Kreutzenstern

First appearance: xxv

Kreutzenstern shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned for his 1803 Russian circumnavigation attempt, which reached only 59°58' south.

Kreutzenstern first appears in 0026 xxv.

In XVI: Mentioned for his 1803 Russian circumnavigation attempt, which reached only 59°58' south.

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