The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Captain Nolan
A cavalry officer in the Indian Wars whose command relied on Cody's scouting, he embodies the military trust that turned a young plainsman into a frontier legend.
supporting
First appearance: xviii scouting
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Captain Nolan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Leads a cavalry pursuit after Cody's chase, helping to kill eight of the pursuing Indians.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Captain Nolan in xviii scouting