# Jim Calkins — The Land of Little Rain character guide

> Jim Calkins in The Land of Little Rain by Mary Austin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim

**First appearance:** 0008-jimville

## Who they are

A miner and acquaintance in the desert settlements.

## Relationships

### [Bill Gerry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/bill_gerry)

_friendship_

Bill Gerry and Jim Calkins are frequent allies, possibly working together in mining or trading ventures.

### [Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/wilkins)

_friendship_

Jim Calkins and Wilkins are frequent associates, possibly sharing a camp or mutual interests in the frontier life.

### [Three Finger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/three_finger)

_friendship_

Jim Calkins and Three Finger have a friendly association, possibly sharing interests in prospecting or local news.

### [Long Tom Basset](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/long_tom_basset)

_friendship_

Jim Calkins and Long Tom Basset are occasional companions, part of the broader network of desert characters.

### [Dimmick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/dimmick)

_social_

Dimmick and Jim Calkins are casual acquaintances, with limited but notable interaction in the frontier setting.

### [Bill Gerry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/bill_gerry)

_friendship_

Bill Gerry and Jim Calkins are frequent allies, possibly working together in mining or trading ventures.

## In the story

### [Jimville](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/chapters/jimville)

Discovered the Bully Boy mine and named Squaw Gulch after finding a dying woman and her baby there.

## Links

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