Character guide

Lord Glenarvan

major

Also known as Lord Edward Glenarvan, Glenarvan, Lord Edward, Edward

Wealthy Scottish nobleman who leads the search for Captain Grant.

Jacques Paganel

major

Also known as Monsieur Paganel, Paganel, Mr. Paganel

Absent-minded French geographer who joins the expedition by accident.

Captain Harry Grant

major

Also known as Captain Grant, Harry Grant, Captain Harry Grant

Missing Scottish captain whose rescue is the goal of the voyage.

Robert Grant

supporting

Also known as Robert, young Robert, Master Robert

Brave young son of Captain Grant who joins the search party.

Mary Grant

supporting

Also known as Mary, Miss Grant, Poor Mary Grant

Devoted daughter of Captain Grant who travels with the Glenarvans.

John Mangles

supporting

Also known as Captain Mangles, Captain John Mangles, Mangles

Young captain of the Duncan who falls in love with Mary Grant.

Ayrton

supporting

Also known as Tom Ayrton, Mr. Ayrton

Quartermaster of the Britannia whose true intentions are sinister.

Lady Helena

supporting

Also known as Helena

Compassionate wife of Lord Glenarvan who advocates for the rescue.

Major MacNabb

supporting

Also known as MacNabb, Major, Mr. MacNabb

Phlegmatic Scottish soldier and loyal friend to Glenarvan.

Thalcave

supporting

Also known as Thaouka

Patagonian guide who aids the expedition across South America.

Wilson

minor

Also known as Will Halley, Halley

Able seaman on the Duncan who accompanies the search party.

Mulready

minor

Sailor on the Duncan who assists during the voyage.

Tom Austin

minor

Also known as Tom, Austin

Trustworthy mate of the Duncan left in charge of the yacht.

Mr. Olbinett

minor

Also known as Olbinett

Steward on the Duncan who manages provisions.

Ben Joyce

supporting

Also known as Ben

Dangerous escaped convict who impersonates Ayrton.

Kai-Koumou

minor

Maori chief who captures the Glenarvan party in New Zealand.

Kara-Tété

minor

Maori warrior and son of Kai-Koumou.

Mr. O'Moore

minor

Also known as O'Moore

Irish colonist who hosts the party in Australia.

Sergeant Manuel

minor

Also known as Manuel

Argentine sergeant who assists the party in the Andes.

Miss Helena Tuffnel

minor

Also known as Miss Helena, Miss Tuffnel

Lady Helena's maiden name mentioned in backstory.

Captain Burton

minor

British traveler briefly encountered by the party.

Mrs. Olbinett

minor

Wife of the steward, who assists Lady Helena.

Pepe

minor

Young guide who leads the party through the Andes.

Sam Machell

minor

Australian settler who provides information about the country.

Michael Patterson

minor

Also known as Michael

Soldier who accompanies Burke on his expedition.

Jacob Louper

minor

Also known as Louper

German settler who offers hospitality in Australia.

Mr. Mitchell

minor

Australian explorer mentioned in the narrative.

Alexander Patterson

minor

Also known as Sandy Patterson

Name used by Ayrton to conceal his identity.

Thomas Banks

minor

Sailor on the Britannia mentioned in the documents.

Captain Marion

minor

Also known as Marion

French explorer whose fate is discussed by Paganel.

Tohonga

minor

Maori priest who performs rituals.

Robert O'Hara Burke

minor

Also known as Robert

Australian explorer whose expedition is referenced.

Stuart

minor

Australian explorer mentioned in the narrative.

Hawkins

minor

Sailor on the Duncan who assists in the voyage.