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From "The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life" by Parkman, Francis
Quincy A. Shaw
Traveling companion
Core Belief
"Experience and action are superior to theory and speculation; a stoic acceptance of whatever life throws your way."
Worldview
He sees the world in a pragmatic light, valuing efficiency and practicality above all else. He is less interested in grand narratives and more concerned with the immediate challenges of survival and travel.
Personality
Practical, stoic, and resilient, Shaw provides a grounding presence to Parkman's more intellectual pursuits. He is physically robust and adaptable, often taking on the more challenging tasks of the journey with quiet competence.
In Their Own Words
"I must have a bath to-night."
"We are not in an enemy’s country, yet; when we are, we’ll travel together."
"What has that fellow been saying to you? I have heard nothing but his talking for the last half-hour."
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