Through the Brazilian Wilderness · Character
Luiz
Brazilian cook and camp assistant on the expedition.
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First appearance: VIII: The River of Doubt
Luiz shows up with force in VIII: The River of Doubt. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Steersman of Roosevelt's canoe, a Matto Grosso Negro.
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