Roughing It · Character
Col. Jack
A military officer and acquaintance in the Nevada territory.
minor
Also known as Jack, Johnny, Col
First appearance: roughing it
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With The Narrator (friendship): Colonel Jack is a colorful, boastful companion who regales the Narrator with tall tales of the Wild West. With The Narrator (friendship): Colonel Jack is a colorful, boastful companion…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Nevada Territory Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Diverse Western and Historical Figures
- Mining Camp Disputes and Figures
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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