| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese, was the first European navigator who doubled the Cape of Good Hope. | 1 |
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| “With such mad seas the daring Gama fought … |
| Incessant labouring round the stormy Cape.” | |
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Vasco da Gama. The hero of Camoëns’ Lusiad. He is represented as sagacious, intrepid, tender-hearted, pious, fond of his country, and holding his temper in full command. He is also the hero of Meyerbeer’s posthumous opera, L’Africaine. | 2 |
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| “Gama, captain of the venturous band, |
| Of bold emprise, and born for high command, |
| Whose martial fires, with prudence close allied, |
| Ensured the smiles of fortune on his side.” | |
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