Two Years Before the Mast · Character
Captain Job Terry
Captain of a whaling ship, met in the Pacific.
minor
Also known as Job Terry, Captain Terry
First appearance: xvi
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Captain Terry visits the ship, known throughout the Pacific, and spends hours telling stories about himself, the Peruvian government, and other topics.
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