the most extensive and ambitious Portuguese studies project ever devised by a Romantic-era lusophile. The completion of the original Lusitania Illustrata would have transformed it into a groundbreaking work, the study of which would be crucial for understanding Portuguese literature and history. In this context, Adamson would undoubtedly have fulfilled the expectations of a small yet specialised audience that closely monitored his literary career and valued the quality and rigour of his work in Great Britain, Portugal, and other European countries. Notably, he was a full, corresponding, or honorary member of numerous societies, which highlights his recognition in these circles: Society of Antiquaries of London; Royal Society of Literature; Royal Academy of Sciences of Lisbon; Spanish Academy of Archaeology, etc.. However, various challenges prevented him from achieving his ambitious project: his declining health, the inability to rebuild his library, and the lack inability of his son, Edward-Hussey Adamson, to carry on his Lusophile endeavours, coupled with his deep longing for Portugal — his chosen second homeland, to which he would never return — would lead to his untimely death in 1855.

Active bibliography: Dona Ignez de Castro, A Tragedy from the Portuguese of Nicola Luiz, With Remarks on the History of that Unfortunate Lady. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, D. Akenhead & Sons; London, Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1808; “History of Portugal”. The Monthly Magazine: reflecting men and manners, New Series. London, printed for the proprietors, vol. II, Nov. 1807, pp. 315-316, 316-320, Dec. 1807, 385- 389; vol. III, Feb. 1808, pp. 81-83, March 1808, 224-226, April 1808, 292-296, June 1808, 430-432; vol. IV,

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