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The Voyage of the Beagle · Character

Ulloa

Spanish explorer and author cited by Darwin.

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First appearance: Northern Chile and Peru

Ulloa shows up with force in Northern Chile and Peru. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having never heard of hydrophobia in South America during his time.
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  • Scholars and explorers referenced
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