The Brazilian voyage of Lorenz Simon

This text presents the travel account written by Lorenz Simon, who was in Brazil between the years 1641 and 1654. It aims to insert his trajectory and text within a broader context: the migration of foreign workers to the Dutch Republic, their transmigration to the colonies and the European editorial market. Moreover, it also brings the complete translation into Portuguese of the mentioned pamphlet.

Keywords:
Dutch Brazil; West India Company; travel accounts.