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Capt. John Nye

A captain and acquaintance of the narrator in Nevada.

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Also known as John, Capt . John Nye, Capt . John

First appearance: roughing it

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In XXXV: Joins the narrator on the journey to Esmeralda; demonstrates extraordinary social and practical skills at a desert inn. Later, in XL: Lying dangerously ill at the Nine-Mile Ranch, prompting the narrator to…

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ARArkansasTNThe NarratorMYMr. YoungBBBilly BrownSBSam BrownCJCapt. John Nye

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  • Quarrelsome and Rough Companions
  • Protagonist
  • Mining Camp Disputes and Figures
  • Diverse Western and Historical Figures

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