# Whiteman — Roughing It character guide

> Whiteman in Roughing It by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A minor character in the mining camp stories.

## In the story

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Whiteman is the elusive figure who supposedly knows the location of the cement mine; he is seen disguised in town, sparking the expedition.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/xli)

Referenced as 'W.' who lured Higbie away on a fruitless cement search.

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