Sailing Alone Around the World · Character
Mr. Escombe
A person met by the narrator in port.
minor
Also known as The Florence, Florence Mr. Escombe
First appearance: vi
Mr. Escombe shows up with force in Chapter XVI: Rodriguez and the Keeling Cocos. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the Florence, possibly a ship or person associated with the voyage.
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In Chapter XVI: Rodriguez and the Keeling Cocos: Mentioned as the Florence, possibly a ship or person associated with the voyage. Later, in XVII: Premier of Natal, sails with Captain Slocum on the yacht Florence and…
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