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Texas Jack

A plainsman and scout who rides beside Buffalo Bill in the hunting camps and later shares the stage with him in the Wild West shows.

supporting

Also known as T. B. Omohundro, Jack, Texas Jack

First appearance: Honors

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

Assists as a scout on the Indian pursuit and later guides the Earl of Dunraven.
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In Honors: Assists as a scout on the Indian pursuit and later guides the Earl of Dunraven. Later, in An Actor: Accompanies Cody to…

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GPGeneral Philip…BBBuffalo BillCGCaptain GrahamEOEarl of DunravenNBNed BuntlineTJTexas Jack

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Military Commanders and Scouts
  • Protagonist
  • Extended Frontier Network
  • Employers and Promoters

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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

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