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Mr. Samuel T. Philander

Professor Porter's nervous assistant and companion.

minor

Also known as Mr. Philander

First appearance: xiii the wreck of the lady alice

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PAProfessor Arch…TATarzanJPJane PorterLTLord TenningtonLDLieutenant D'A…MSMr. Samuel T. Philan…

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  • Castaways and Companions
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