The Voyage of the Beagle · Character
Don Carlos
A naturalist or local figure in South America.
minor
Also known as El Naturalista Don Carlos, Ellis
First appearance: xii central chile
Don Carlos shows up with force in Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aires. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Darwin's passport identifies him as 'El Naturalista Don Carlos', which earns him respect at a post-house.
Don Carlos first appears in 0015 xii central chile.
In Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aires: Darwin's passport identifies him as 'El Naturalista Don Carlos', which earns him respect at a post-house.
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- Scholars and explorers referenced
- Fuegian repatriation and mission
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