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Endnotes explained

The endnotes provide a brief citation from the Daily News, March 17, 1887, and a note by C.

What happens

The endnotes provide a brief citation from the Daily News, March 17, 1887, and a note by C. E. P. identifying Noble's Isle as the location described.

Characters to notice

  • Edward Prendick

    C. E. P. (Charles Edward Prendick) adds a note identifying Noble's Isle.

Key passages

  • Daily News , March 17, 1887. ↩ This description corresponds in every respect to Noble’s Isle . —⁠ C. E. P.

    A newspaper article from March 17, 1887, is cited, and Prendick notes that the description matches Noble's Isle exactly.

    The endnote links the narrative to a real-world news source and confirms the island's identity.