# Long Tom Basset — The Land of Little Rain character guide

> Long Tom Basset in The Land of Little Rain by Mary Austin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tom

**First appearance:** 0008-jimville

## Who they are

A tall miner known in the desert camps.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

Bill Gerry and Long Tom Basset are frequent companions, likely sharing adventures or labor in the harsh environment.

### [Timmie O'Shea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/timmie_o_shea)

_friendship_

Long Tom Basset and Timmie O'Shea are steady companions, likely sharing resources or stories in the sparse settlements.

### [Father Shannon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/father_shannon)

_social_

Father Shannon and Long Tom Basset have a social acquaintance, likely meeting in the context of the local mission or community gatherings.

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

_friendship_

Long Tom Basset and Three Finger share a friendly connection, likely meeting in the shared social circles of the desert dwellers.

### [Jim Calkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/characters/jim_calkins)

_friendship_

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

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

_friendship_

Long Tom Basset and Three Finger share a friendly connection, likely meeting in the shared social circles of the desert dwellers.

## In the story

### [The Scavengers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_land_of_little_rain_se/chapters/the-scavengers)

Found Timmie O'Shea by following buzzards; heard the beat of their wings and trod on their shadows.

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