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Mr. Adams

A showman and partner of Grizzly Adams in exhibiting animals.

minor

Also known as Adams, old Adams

First appearance: i

Mr. Adams first appears in 0005 i.

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OGOld Grizzly Ad…MMMonsieur ManginSJSir John Hersc…CJColorado JewettMLMr. LockeMAMr. Adams

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Humbugs and Dupes
  • Barnum's Associates and Hoaxers
  • Protagonist
  • Moon Hoax and Barnum Dupes

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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