# My First Summer in the Sierra — Character guide

> Key figures in My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir.

- [John Muir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/john_muir.md): The narrator and author, a naturalist traveling through the Sierra with a flock of sheep.
- [Carlo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/carlo.md): A loyal St. Bernard dog who accompanies the shepherd and the narrator.
- [Bruin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/bruin.md): A bear that interacts with the camp and sheep, often causing trouble.
- [Mr. Delaney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/mr_delaney.md): The owner of the sheep flock, who hires the shepherd and visits camp.
- [Billy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/billy.md): The shepherd who tends the flock alongside the narrator.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/jack.md): A companion or fellow traveler in the Sierra wilderness.
- [David Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/david_brown.md): An old acquaintance or local resident encountered in the mountains.
- [Professor J. D. Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/professor_j_d_butler.md): A professor and friend of Muir, mentioned in connection with Liberty Cap.
- [Don Quixote](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/don_quixote.md): A humorous nickname for a mule or character in camp.
- [Antone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/antone.md): A fellow traveler or shepherd who appears briefly in the narrative.
- [Sandy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/sandy.md): A small dog or companion mentioned in the story.
- [Charles S. Olcott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/my_first_summer_in_the_sierra_se/characters/charles_s_olcott.md): A person referenced in the book, possibly a friend or correspondent.

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