# General Leslie Bowers — Short Fiction character guide

> General Leslie Bowers in Short Fiction by Clifford D. Simak.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Les, Bowers

**First appearance:** 0000-hellhounds-of-the-cosmos

## Who they are

A general named Leslie Bowers.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/i)

Inquires about Hudson after hearing his talk of secret bases.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/v)

Defends the time travel project, presents evidence of Adams' work, and argues against closing the investigation.

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as the old general who protested the cancellation of Project Mastodon; now retired.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/xi)

Awakened by the crash, he confronts Adams with a shotgun, then welcomes him warmly after recognizing him.

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