Two Years in Europe (Classic Reprint)

Follow a physician’s compelling voyage from Portland to Europe, mixing medical curiosity with first-hand travel history.

This memoir records a physician’s purpose to study new medical advances in major European cities, while also recounting the wide voyage across the Pacific, the feel of sea-sickness, and the vivid scenes of early 1880s America and Rome. The journey blends practical observations with memorable encounters, painting a portrait of travel before modern conveniences and the enduring pull of discovery.

From crossing the Columbia River bar to the swell of the Atlantic, the narrative balances professional aims with personal experience. It spans bustling ports, dramatic coastlines, and the author’s reflections on war memories, transportation, and urban growth. The chapters move between in-depth anecdotes about sea voyage management and rich vignettes of places visited, including the Carnival in Rome and the evolving streets of San Francisco.

• Detailed travel log of sea voyages, weather, and navigation advice from a medical professional’s view.
• Scenes from ports, cities, and mid-19th century American westward history with personal recollections.
• Vivid depictions of Rome’s carnival, urban spaces, and religious art without spoilers.
• Observations on infrastructure, hospitals, and medical education across Europe.

Ideal for readers who enjoy travelogues that mix history, medicine, and personal exploration of late 19th‑century Europe.