Newfoundland to Cochin China

A vivid travel memoir that carries listeners from the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland’s St. John’s to the bustling streets of China’s historic capitals. The narrator’s keen eye captures the stark beauty of icy Atlantic harbours, the colorful sails of fishing luggers, and the awe‑inspiring twin towers of the town’s cathedral, setting a tone of curiosity and adventure that drives the whole journey.

As the voyage unfolds, the listener is guided through a panorama of 19th‑century landscapes—glacier‑crowned Rockies, tranquil Japanese gardens, and the grand avenues of Hong Kong—each illustrated with detailed sketches that bring the scenes to life. Along the way, cultural encounters and the everyday rhythms of distant ports reveal the complexities of British trade and the personal wonder of crossing continents.

The first act of this odyssey offers a richly descriptive glimpse into early travel, inviting listeners to share the author’s sense of discovery while hinting at the many wonders that await beyond the Atlantic horizon.