Character guide

Freckles

major

Also known as Ross McLean, Freckles James Ross McLean, Jim

A one-handed young man who guards the Limberlost timber and seeks his identity.

The Angel

major

Also known as Angel, Swamp Angel

A beautiful young woman who befriends Freckles and becomes his love interest.

Mr. McLean

supporting

Also known as McLean, Mister McLean, Dear Mr. McLean

The timber boss who hires and mentors Freckles at the Limberlost.

Duncan

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Duncan, big Duncan, poor Mrs. Duncan, old fool Duncan, Mr. Duncan, Mother Duncan, the Duncans

The caretaker couple at the Limberlost who provide a home for Freckles.

Black Jack

supporting

Also known as Jack, Black, old Black Jack

A sinister thief and antagonist who schemes against Freckles.

Wessner

supporting

Also known as Mr. Wessner

A dishonest timber worker who conspires with Black Jack.

The Bird Woman

supporting

Also known as Bird Woman

A naturalist who studies birds in the Limberlost and befriends Freckles.

Sarah Duncan

minor

Also known as Sarah

The Duncans' daughter who helps around the Limberlost camp.

Lord O'More

minor

Also known as Terence Maxwell O'More, Terence

A wealthy Irish nobleman who appears late in the story.

Little Chicken

minor

A young boy who works at the Limberlost and idolizes Freckles.

Boss

minor

Also known as The Boss, Dear Boss

The owner of the timber company who occasionally visits.

Nellie

minor

A horse owned by the Duncans that Freckles cares for.

Freddy

minor

A young boy who visits the Limberlost with the Bird Woman.

Lady O'More

minor

Lord O'More's wife, mentioned but does not appear on page.

John Carter

minor

A minor character who assists in the timber operations.

Yis

minor

A dialect exclamation used by the Irish characters.