The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character
Long Doc
A seasoned plainsman and scout whose companionship on the trail steadies Buffalo Bill through long campaigns and hard country.
supporting
Also known as Doc, Doc
First appearance: viii adventures on the overland road
As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Long Doc is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The pack-mule man who stands guard over the prisoners during the night.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Frontier Network
- Frontier Antagonists and Allies
- Travel and Hunting Companions
- Family and Early Influences
- Military Commanders and Scouts
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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