"Saint Vincent" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... for starting were not completed until the 29th of November. In the meantime the other members of the expedition had somewhat recovered. Major Denham had engaged a native of the Island of Saint Vincent, of the name of Simpkins, but who, having traversed half the world over, had acquired that of Columbus. He spoke Arabic perfectly, and three European languages. Three negroes were also hired, and a Gibraltar Jew, Jacob, who acted as store-keeper. ...
— Great African Travellers - From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley • W.H.G. Kingston |
