# Major Caneback — The American Senator character guide

> Major Caneback in The American Senator by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Caneback, the poor Major

**First appearance:** 0022-xxiii-poor-caneback

## Who they are

A military man and hunting companion who meets a tragic end.

## In the story

### [From Impington Gorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xi-from-impington-gorse)

A celebrated but taciturn rider, known for his skill across country; takes a fall but remains unperturbed.

### [Jemima](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxii-jemima)

Rides the difficult mare Jemima, has multiple falls but persists, showing stubbornness and poor judgment.

### [Poor Caneback](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxiii-poor-caneback)

Lies injured after being kicked by a horse; his condition is grave but he briefly regains consciousness.

### [The Rufford Correspondence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/chapters/xxxi-the-rufford-correspondence)

Dies at Rufford Hall after a hunting accident; his death is a central topic in Lord Rufford's first letter.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/major_caneback
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters