# Major Weir — Travel Essays character guide

> Major Weir in Travel Essays by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Major

**First appearance:** 0027-edinburgh

## Who they are

A historical Scottish figure, a warlock or covenanter.

## In the story

### [Legends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/iv-legends)

A tall, black man with a grim countenance, known as 'Angelical Thomas,' who was burned with his staff; his house was avoided due to unholy memories.

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