# Endnotes explained — An Antarctic Mystery

> Chapter companion for An Antarctic Mystery by Jules Verne.

## What happens

This chapter contains endnotes providing explanatory references for terms and allusions in the main text, including a note on Thomas D'Arcy McGee, the American lion, the French word 'banquise', and the etymology of a piscatorial designation.

## Key lines

> Thomas D’Arcy McGee.

A reference to the Canadian politician and writer Thomas D'Arcy McGee.

_Identifies the source of a preceding commentary._

> The American “lion” is only a small species of pumas and not formidable enough to terrify a Nantucket youth.

The so-called American lion is actually a small puma, not a threat to a young man from Nantucket.

_Clarifies the nature of the American lion as a minor predator._

> The French word is banquise , which means the vast stretch of icebergs farther south than the barrière or ice wall.

The French term 'banquise' denotes the extensive field of icebergs beyond the ice wall.

_Defines a key geographical term used in the narrative._

> The legendary etymology of this piscatorial designation is Janitore , the “doorkeeper,” in allusion to St. Peter, who brought a fish said to be of that species, to our Lord at His command.

The fish's name supposedly comes from 'Janitore', meaning 'doorkeeper', referencing Saint Peter's role in bringing such a fish to Jesus.

_Explains the origin of a fish name through biblical allusion._

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