Character guide

Unknown Narrator

major

Also known as myself, mine, your

The primary narrator and focal character throughout the journals.

Mr. Mackay

supporting

Also known as Accordingly Mr. Mackay, sunset Mr. Mackay

A key companion and explorer on the journey.

The Indians

supporting

Also known as Indians, Beaver Indians, My Indians

Various Indigenous groups encountered and described during the expedition.

The Eskimo

minor

Also known as Eskimo Indians, Eskimo

Indigenous people met in the Arctic regions.

The Chipewyans

minor

Also known as Knisteneaux, Chipewyans, Knisteneaux and Chipewyans

A prominent Indigenous group encountered during travels.

M. Le Roux

minor

Also known as Le Roux

A French trader or explorer mentioned in the narrative.

Mr. Mackenzie

minor

Also known as Mackenzie, Mr. Roderic Mackenzie

A relative or associate of the explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie.

Rocky Mountain Indians

minor

Also known as Rocky Mountain Indians, Indians

Indigenous people living near the Rocky Mountains.

Sir Alexander Mackenzie

major

Also known as Alexander Mackenzie, Mackenzie

The famous explorer and author of these journals.

The English Chief

minor

Also known as The English Chief

A leader among the Indigenous guides or traders.

Jupiter

minor

A person or possibly a dog mentioned in the narrative.

The Russians

minor

Russian traders or explorers encountered in the Pacific region.

Dogrib Indians

minor

Also known as Dogrib Indians

An Indigenous group encountered during the expedition.

Captain Cook

minor

Also known as Cook

The famous British explorer referenced in the journals.

The Red Knife Indian

minor

Also known as Red Knife Indian

A member of the Red Knife Indigenous group.

Mr. Meares

minor

A British maritime fur trader mentioned in the narrative.

Red Knife Indians

minor

Also known as Red Knife Indians

An Indigenous group known for their copper tools.

Macubah

minor

A named individual encountered during the journey.

The Hare Indians

minor

Also known as Hare Indians

An Indigenous group living in the northern territories.

Mr. Finlay

minor

Also known as Mr. J. Finlay

A trader or explorer associated with the expedition.

Mr. Arrowsmith

minor

A cartographer or mapmaker referenced in the text.

Turlington

minor

A named person, possibly a trader or crew member.