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The Life of Buffalo Bill · Character

Nixon

A stagecoach driver whose routes and rough company put Cody in the path of danger, duty, and frontier opportunity.

supporting

Also known as Mr. Nixon

First appearance: ix fast driving

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

Manager of the Chicago Amphitheatre who initially doubts the venture but later becomes Buntline's partner.
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Nixon appears in The Life of Buffalo Bill as supporting figure.

Nixon first appears in 0011 ix fast driving.

With Ned Buntline (professional): Ned Buntline, a writer and publicist, collaborated with Nixon, possibly in theatrical or publishing ventures. With Ned Buntline (professional): Ned Buntline, a writer and publicist, collaborated with Nixon, possibly in theatrical or publishing ventures. With Ned Buntline (professional): Ned Buntline, a writer and publicist, collaborated with Nixon, possibly in theatrical or publishing ventures.

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NBNed BuntlineTJTexas JackNINixon

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Employers and Promoters
  • Military Commanders and Scouts

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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