Studio Commissary

In "Tallis," the narrator and Bob Briggs discuss Bob's problems inside the studio commissary. Outside, they find the script of "Ape and Essence" by William Tallis.

Cottonwood Ranch

Located in Murcia, California, Cottonwood Ranch is where William Tallis lives when he writes and submits "Ape and Essence." The narrator and Bob Briggs travel to Cottonwood Ranch to meet Tallis, only to learn that he is dead.

Script of

The narrator and Bob Briggs find the script of "Ape and Essence" outside the studio commissary in the first part of the book. They travel to Murcia, California to meet the author, learning that he is dead. The narrator of "Tallis" reprints the script without change or comment.

Canterbury

The Canterbury is the ship on which the New Zealand Rediscovery Expedition sails to California.

New Zealand Rediscovery Expedition

The New Zealand Rediscovery Expedition is a group of scientists...