# Hank Monk — Roughing It character guide

> Hank Monk in Roughing It by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hank

**First appearance:** 0001-roughing-it

## Who they are

A famous stagecoach driver known for a wild ride with Horace Greeley.

## Relationships

### [Horace Greeley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/characters/horace_greeley)

_rivalry_

Hank Monk, a stagecoach driver, famously races Horace Greeley over rough terrain, creating a legendary, contentious ride.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/vii)

Mentioned by Bemis as a target of his anger during the buffalo incident.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/xx)

The stage driver in the repeatedly told anecdote about Horace Greeley.

## Links

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