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Samson

A Chinese merchant or character in California.

minor

Also known as Samuel, Kong Sam Kee, The Kong Sam Kee, Sam

First appearance: san francisco

Samson shows up with force in Calistoga. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Kong Sam Kee, the Chinese laundryman, is noted as a business in Calistoga.
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In Calistoga: Kong Sam Kee, the Chinese laundryman, is noted as a business in Calistoga. Later, in A Starry Drive: Kong Sam Kee, the Calistoga washerman who attempts to procure a China-boy for the narrator but…

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Character Web

19 connections

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FOFossDCDu ChaylaMKMr. KelmarTCThe CigaretteTDThe DoctorSASamson

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Travel Acquaintances
  • Extended Cast of Travels and History
  • Scottish and French Figures
  • Silverado Mining Community
  • Canal Journey Characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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