The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Captain Wellby
Also known as Wellby
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 91
Captain Wellby is glimpsed through the observations of a traveler, a name attached to distant landscapes and hard-earned practical knowledge. He feels like a watcher of the world, though the text offers little more than his passing authority.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 91
- Books
- 1
Captain Wellby is cited as a British officer and traveler, particularly for observations concerning the yak and travel in Tibet. He serves as a source of testimony rather than a participant in the narrative, and the book gives no further account of his life or relationships.
Description
No physical details are supplied for Captain Wellby. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, face, clothing, and distinguishing features remain undescribed; the text identifies him only as a British officer and traveler.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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