With a Camera in Majorca

A vivid travel memoir that invites listeners to wander the sun‑kissed Balearic islands as they were at the turn of the twentieth century. The narrator sets out from Paris, crosses the Pyrenees, and arrives by steamship to explore the rugged cliffs, fragrant orange groves, and timeless villages of Majorca. Along the way, detailed observations of bustling markets, ancient castles, and hidden caves are paired with striking photographs that bring the scenery to life.

The journey unfolds in a series of leisurely tours, each focusing on a different corner of the islands—from the bustling streets of Palma to the tranquil valleys of Fornalutx, from the marble‑white cliffs of Iviza’s salt works to the prehistoric stone circles of Minorca. The author’s keen eye captures not only the natural beauty but also the daily rhythms of local life, from farmers tending wheat fields to fishermen casting their nets.

Listeners will feel the warm Mediterranean breezes and hear the soft murmur of distant waves, gaining a sense of what it meant to discover these “forgotten islands” when travel was still an adventure.