# Stranger — Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp character guide

> Stranger in Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp by John A. Lomax.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** your, yer

**First appearance:** 0005-out-where-the-west-begins

## Who they are

An unnamed outsider addressed in several cowboy poems.

## Relationships

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_social_

The Stranger is an enigmatic figure encountered on the trail, often prompting philosophical reflection.

### [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/characters/unknown_narrator)

_social_

The Stranger is an enigmatic figure encountered on the trail, often prompting philosophical reflection.

## In the story

### [The Texas Cowboy and the Mexican Greaser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/the-texas-cowboy-and-the-mexican-greaser)

The unnamed cowboy who bravely defends the wounded Greaser from the mob.

### [Broncho Versus Bicycle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/broncho-versus-bicycle)

Addressed as 'pard' throughout the story, the listener to the narrator's tale.

### [The Glory Trail](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/the-glory-trail)

Addressed by Bob at the end of the poem, asked to carry his tale to his comrades below.

### [Marta of Milrone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/marta-of-milrone)

The jealous rival who murders Marta and is hunted down and killed by the narrator.

### [Our Little Cowgirl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/our-little-cowgirl)

Addressed directly by the speaker as 'stranger' who is being shown the cowgirl's riding.

### [The Cowboy’s Dance Song](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/the-cowboy-s-dance-song)

The ladies and dudes at the dance who observe the cowboy's unconventional style.

### [A Ranger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/a-ranger)

Referred to as 'pilgrim stranger' in the poem, describing the ranger's humble demeanor.

### [Whiskey Bill—A Fragment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/whiskey-bill-a-fragment)

Implied as the observer or narrator reflecting on Whiskey Bill's fate.

### [Denver Jim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/denver-jim)

The leader of the posse who initially condemns Jim but later releases him.

### [A Cowboy at the Carnival](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/chapters/a-cowboy-at-the-carnival)

Addressed as 'pardner' by the narrator, the listener at the carnival.

## Links

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- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/songs_of_the_cattle_trail_and_cow_camp_se/characters