Manaos
Locations
Type
City
Climate
Tropical, 75-90 degrees
Economy
Trading, shipping
Mood Tags
- •tropical
- •hospitable
- •humid
Size Scale
Regional city
Description
A tropical port city on the Amazon, serving as a staging point for the expedition.
Inhabitants
Mr. Shortman, various traders and locals.
Accessibility
Reached by large ocean-going liners from Para.
Plot Relevance
The location where the party waits for their final instructions and where Challenger reappears.
First Appearance
The Albany (mentioned); Manaos (physical appearance)
Geography Layout
Located a thousand miles up the Amazon at the junction of major tributaries.
Languages Spoken
- •Portuguese
- •English
- •Lingoa Geral
Notable Features
- •River docks
- •Local inn
- •British and Brazilian Trading Company presence
Timeline
The Arrival at Manaos
The party reaches the town and is hosted by Mr. Shortman.
Challenger's Reappearance
Professor Challenger arrives just as the party opens his 'blank' instructions.
