Stephen King
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Lonesome Dove Characters
| Character Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Augustus “Gus” McCrae | A witty former Texas Ranger who loves to talk and drink. |
| Woodrow F. Call | A serious, hardworking former Texas Ranger, partner of Gus. |
| Clara Allen | Gus’s old love, strong and independent, runs a horse ranch. |
| Lorena Wood | A beautiful young woman who dreams of escaping her hard life as a prostitute. |
| Newt Dobbs | Call’s young ranch hand, eager to prove himself. |
| Jake Spoon | A former Texas Ranger who gets involved in trouble. |
| Deets | A skilled and loyal scout for Gus and Call. |
| Pea Eye Parker | A quiet, loyal member of Gus and Call’s crew. |
| July Johnson | A sheriff who sets out to find his runaway wife. |
| Elmira Johnson | July’s unhappy wife, who leaves him to find her old lover. |
| Roscoe Brown | July’s loyal but reluctant deputy. |
| Bolivar | Gus and Call’s cook, originally from Mexico. |
| Dish Boggett | A cowboy who loves Lorena but struggles to express his feelings. |
| Blue Duck | A cruel and violent half-breed outlaw who kidnaps Lorena. |
| Xavier Wanz | The saloon owner who loves Lorena from afar. |
| Janey | A mute girl who helps July Johnson on his journey. |
| Lippy | The piano player at the Dry Bean Saloon. |
| Po Campo | A wise Mexican cook who joins the cattle drive. |
| Joe Boot | A dangerous outlaw who rides with Blue Duck. |
| Needle Nelson | A cowboy who works on the cattle drive. |
| Frog Lip | A cruel, violent man who causes trouble for Lorena. |
| Wilbarger | A rancher who is Call’s acquaintance. |
| Allen O’Brien | Clara’s husband, who is bedridden due to illness. |
| Bob Allen | Clara and Allen’s young son. |
| Sally Allen | Clara’s strong-willed daughter. |
| Bill Spettle | A rough rancher who lives near Clara. |
| Luke Spettle | Bill’s son, who helps Clara with horses. |
| Monkey John | A scout with a disfigured face, feared by others. |
| Luke | A cattle thief who works with Blue Duck. |
| Big Horse Scull | A notorious Indian fighter who is part of Call’s past. |
| Buffalo Hump | A fierce Comanche chief who leads raids. |
| The Suggs Brothers | A gang of brothers who cause trouble and violence along the cattle trail. |
| Mattie | An ex-lover of Jake Spoon, who dies early in the story. |
| Big Zwey | A large, dangerous man who travels with the Suggs gang. |
| Sheriff Wilbarger | A sheriff who encounters Gus and Call during their journey. |
| Old Hugh | A hermit who helps July Johnson on his journey. |
| Laurie Johnson | A character mentioned briefly as part of July’s family. |
| Govenor | A ranch hand who joins the cattle drive. |
| Bigfoot Wallace | A famous Texas frontiersman who is a legend in the story. |
| Mrs. Pierce | A widow who lives in town and gossips about others. |
| Long Bill Coleman | A cowboy who works for Gus and Call. |
| Ben Coleman | Long Bill’s son, who also helps with ranch work. |
| Ed Sedgewick | A trail driver who briefly joins the cattle crew. |
| Jimmy Rainey | A young cowboy who idolizes Gus and Call. |
| Dutch | A soldier who encounters Gus and Call during the drive. |
| Parker Johnson | A cowboy who works with Newt on the drive. |
| Roy Suggs | One of the Suggs brothers, involved in criminal activities. |
| Pete Suggs | Another member of the Suggs gang, known for his violence. |
| Captain Skull | An outlaw Gus and Call had dealt with in the past. |
| Shadrach | A hunter who joins the crew during their journey. |
| Big Jessie | A woman who runs a brothel in the town where Lorena works. |
| Mrs. Janey | A woman in town who sells goods to travelers. |
| Horsehead Johnson | A local rancher with a large spread near Lonesome Dove. |
| Buddy Gilmore | A ranch hand who befriends Newt. |
| Bill Jones | A rancher who trades horses with Gus and Call. |
| Jessi | A young girl who helps Clara with her horses. |
| Hank Gilmore | Buddy’s brother, also a ranch hand. |
| Owen Floyd | A gunman who works for a rival rancher. |
| Big Joe | A large, quiet cowboy who travels with the herd. |
| Whiskey Pete | A cowboy known for his love of drinking and troublemaking. |
| Slow Jack | A slow-talking but reliable cowboy. |
| Old Man Finney | A rancher who has known Gus and Call for many years. |
| Dusty Baker | A cowboy who admires Call and tries to follow his lead. |
| Little Eddie | A young boy who follows the herd, wanting to become a cowboy. |
| Mac | A cowboy who is good with horses. |
| Burt Bledsoe | A cowboy who helps manage the herd on the cattle drive. |
| Seth | A cowboy who has a brief argument with Newt on the trail. |
| Madge | A woman in Lonesome Dove who runs the general store. |
| Luther Johnson | A lawman who helps July Johnson in his search for Elmira. |
| The Kid | A young man who tries to join Gus and Call but is rejected. |
| Piggy Jones | A local drunk who stirs up trouble in town. |
| Clyde Livingston | A rancher who briefly crosses paths with Gus and Call. |
| Rusty Johnson | A young cowboy who looks up to Gus and tries to learn from him. |
| Skinny Dubose | A tall, lanky cowboy known for his sense of humor. |
| Moses | A preacher who rides with the herd briefly to offer spiritual support. |
| Joshua Rivers | A scout who helps the crew navigate tough terrain. |
| Shorty Smith | A cowboy who falls off his horse frequently. |
| Jane Willis | A tough woman who has a ranch near Clara’s. |
| T.J. Blackwell | A cowboy known for his fancy gunplay skills. |
| Rooster Kent | A cowboy with a quick temper and a love for gambling. |
| Tim White | A rancher who offers Gus and Call advice about the trail. |
| Charlie Lee | A young, naive cowboy who joins the drive. |
| Rattlesnake John | A mysterious man who carries a sack of rattlesnake skins. |
| Big Bob | A cowboy known for his strength. |
| Little Henry | A small but feisty cowboy who joins Gus and Call. |
| Whiskey Joe | A cowboy who gets into fights due to his drinking. |
| Travis Milton | A young rancher who seeks Gus’s advice on cattle driving. |
| Old Man Johnson | A farmer who lives on the outskirts of Lonesome Dove. |
| Stumpy Taylor | A ranch hand with a wooden leg who helps with the cattle. |
| Clay Smith | A rancher who supplies horses for Gus and Call. |
| Jessie Taylor | Stumpy’s son, who is learning to work on the ranch. |
| Rufus | A drifter who briefly rides with the crew. |
| Mark Bowen | A cowboy who has a soft spot for Clara. |
| Little George | A ranch hand who earns respect from Gus. |
| Caleb Pritchard | A young cowboy who gets into trouble with the law. |
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