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The Voyage of the Beagle · Character

Cuvier

French naturalist and paleontologist referenced by Darwin.

minor

Also known as F. Cuvier

First appearance: v bahia blanca

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SFSir F. HeadDRDr. RichardsonHUHumboldtMBMr. BachmanCUCuvier

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  • Scholars and explorers referenced
  • Fuegian repatriation and mission

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