The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Bill Bevins
A hardened frontiersman whose rough manners and simmering grudges make him a bristling counterweight to Cody's rising reputation among plainsmen.
supporting
Also known as Bevins
First appearance: iv youthful experiences
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One of the captured horse thieves; makes a dramatic escape attempt and is recaptured after a long barefoot run.
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- Frontier Antagonists and Allies
- Extended Frontier Network
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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