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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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TNThe NarratorGGGeorge GumbertMBMrs. BeazeleyBFBuck FanshawGRGovernor RoopCJCol. Jack

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Nevada Territory Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Diverse Western and Historical Figures
  • Mining Camp Disputes and Figures

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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