The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Jack Crawford
A scout with a poet's tongue, serving beside Cody and proving the West bred men of both action and verse.
supporting
Also known as Jack
First appearance: xxix starring
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Jack Crawford is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Brings dispatches from Fort Fetterman and a gift of whiskey; described as a teetotal scout.
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Character groups
- Extended Frontier Network
- Frontier Antagonists and Allies
- Military Commanders and Scouts
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