Character guide

John Muir

major

Also known as John, Mr. Muir

The narrator and author, a naturalist traveling through the Sierra with a flock of sheep.

Carlo

supporting

Also known as The noble St. Bernard, St. Bernard Carlo

A loyal St. Bernard dog who accompanies the shepherd and the narrator.

Bruin

supporting

Also known as neighbor Bruin

A bear that interacts with the camp and sheep, often causing trouble.

Mr. Delaney

supporting

The owner of the sheep flock, who hires the shepherd and visits camp.

Billy

supporting

Also known as Shepherd Billy

The shepherd who tends the flock alongside the narrator.

Jack

minor

A companion or fellow traveler in the Sierra wilderness.

David Brown

minor

Also known as Brown, old David

An old acquaintance or local resident encountered in the mountains.

Professor J. D. Butler

minor

Also known as Professor Butler, Liberty Cap Professor Butler

A professor and friend of Muir, mentioned in connection with Liberty Cap.

Don Quixote

minor

Also known as the Don, the dripping Don, The Don

A humorous nickname for a mule or character in camp.

Antone

minor

Also known as the trembling Antone

A fellow traveler or shepherd who appears briefly in the narrative.

Sandy

minor

Also known as little Sandy

A small dog or companion mentioned in the story.

Charles S. Olcott

minor

A person referenced in the book, possibly a friend or correspondent.