# General George Crook — A Cycle of the West character guide

> General George Crook in A Cycle of the West by John G. Neihardt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Crook

**First appearance:** 0035-x-the-sun-dance

## Who they are

A U.S. Army general who campaigned against the Sioux and Cheyenne.

## In the story

### [The Song of the Indian Wars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/the-song-of-the-indian-wars)

Called 'the Gray Fox,' he is rumored to be marching up the Bozeman Road with a large force, and later feared to be returning for revenge.

### [X: The Sun Dance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/x-the-sun-dance)

Referred to as the Gray Fox, marching up the Bozeman Road.

### [The Seventh Marches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/xi-the-seventh-marches)

Mentioned as having fought the Battle of the Rosebud against Crazy Horse and Gall on June 17.

### [XII: High Noon on the Little Horn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/xii-high-noon-on-the-little-horn)

Mentioned as the Gray Fox, believed by the Sioux to be returning for revenge; also referenced in Hohay's pebble game.

### [XIII: The Twilight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/xiii-the-twilight)

Leads the horse and foot in pursuit, with pack mules and scant provisions.

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