Maple White
Role
Deceased explorer and artist
Secrets
Discovered a prehistoric plateau in South America.
Appearance
A very white man with flaxen hair and characteristics of an albino; emaciated and clad in rags at the time of death.
Background
An artist from Detroit who discovered the 'Lost World' but died in a native village on the Amazon.
Identified
true
Motivations
Searching for artistic effects and unknown wonders.
Personality
Bohemian, artistic, and poetic.
Competencies
Sketching, painting, and exploring.
Plot Relevance
His sketchbook, chalk marks, and remains provide the evidence and guidance for the expedition.
First Appearance
Professor Challenger's study (mentioned/sketchbook)
Timeline
Discovery of the Plateau
Traveled to a remote part of the Amazon and sketched prehistoric creatures.
Death in the Amazon
Died of exhaustion in a Cucama Indian village, leaving his sketchbook behind.
Legacy of Guidance
Left chalk arrows and sign-posts to guide any future followers to the plateau's ascent.
Fate of Remains
His skeleton was found by the expedition at the base of the cliff, skewered on sharp canes.
The Artist's Legacy Found
Maple White's final resting place and his 'Land' are reached by Malone, who discovers the remains of the man who first mapped the plateau.
