Fonseca, Sebastião da 1625-1705 creator text utu 2006 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Relaçam dedicada A Serenissima Senhora Rainha da Gram Bretanha da Jornada que…" by P. Sebastiao da Fonseca is a historical account likely written in the 17th century. This text recounts the journey from Lisbon to Portsmouth, highlighting the maritime and cultural exchanges between Portugal and Britain during a period of exploration and colonial expansion. The work appears to celebrate voyages that were significant in strengthening relations between these two nations. The book presents a detailed narrative of the author's journey, including vivid descriptions of the departure from Lisbon, encounters at sea, and the eventual arrival in Portsmouth. It captures various emotions through poetic language, detailing farewells in Lisbon amidst much festivity, the challenges faced at sea, and the joyful celebrations upon reaching British shores. The author reflects on the camaraderie among sailors and highlights moments of cultural significance, including blessings and prayers, all while emphasizing the beauty and melancholy of leaving one's homeland. This narrative weaves personal experiences with broader historical and cultural connections, bringing forth themes of memory, identity, and mutual admiration between the two countries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-10-27 Produced by Pedro Saborano (Este ficheiro foi produzido a partir da digitalização do original, disponibilizada pela Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal - This file was produced from images generously made available by the National Library of Portugal) Original publication data not identified Poetry PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19641 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19641 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133446.0 19641