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The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character

Brigham Young

The Mormon leader whose territory Cody passes through, a powerful figure in the West whose authority and community intersect with the scout's travels.

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Also known as Brigham, old Brigham, Old Brigham

First appearance: vi hard times

As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Brigham Young is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Cody's horse, used for buffalo hunting; Cody rides him bareback without bridle or saddle, and Brigham performs expertly, stopping to allow second shots if needed.
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Brigham Young governs a domain within the frontier that Cody crosses, a reminder that the West is not empty ground but a patchwork of competing settlements, faiths, and jurisdictions. The tension he introduces is one of…

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CGCaptain GrahamMWMr. WilcoxGPGeneral Philip…DWDr. W. E. WebbBCBilly ComstockBYBrigham Young

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Character groups

  • Travel and Hunting Companions
  • Military Commanders and Scouts
  • Extended Frontier Network

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  • Closing

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