Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 223 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 Our Hundred Days in Europe Produced by Tonya Allen, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Our Hundred Days in Europe" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a travel memoir detailing the author’s experiences during a trip to Europe, written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily follows Holmes as he embarks on this journey accompanied by his daughter, reflecting on the vast changes in Europe since his last visit over fifty years earlier. Through his observations, readers can expect a blend of personal anecdotes, social commentary, and insights into the cultural landscape of the time. At the start of the memoir, Holmes discusses his anticipation for revisiting European locations that left a mark on him during his first trip, which was primarily focused on studying medicine. He recalls the nostalgia of his earlier visit, giving readers a sense of the historical context and changes in society. Upon beginning his voyage in 1886, Holmes shares his discomfort at sea, his impressions upon arriving in Liverpool, and his initial experiences in Chester, showcasing both the wonder and challenges of traveling at an advanced age. His prose offers humor and depth as he recounts the chaos of modern travel, the hospitality he receives, and the complexities of engaging with friends and the literary society in London. As he lingers over various locations, his reflections are enriched by a keen sense of observation, providing readers with a vivid picture of both the places he visits and his inner thoughts on aging and personal relevance in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Description and travel DA Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 392446 2025-08-03T11:03:36.009097 text/html 388517 2015-02-12T10:27:44 text/html 494597 2025-08-03T11:03:43.609056 application/epub+zip 492483 2025-08-03T11:03:38.807029 application/epub+zip 223869 2025-08-03T11:03:37.677049 application/epub+zip 636571 2025-08-03T11:03:47.596011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 613132 2025-08-03T11:03:42.551031 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336704 2022-09-04T05:32:46.027187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376460 2025-08-03T11:03:35.396066 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 376677 2015-02-12T10:27:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18700 2025-08-03T11:03:47.783042 application/rdf+xml 11189 2025-08-03T11:03:38.176040 image/jpeg 2953 2025-08-03T11:03:37.926063 image/jpeg 150777 2015-02-12T10:33:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 407695 2015-02-12T10:33:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 493043 2025-08-03T11:03:36.065042 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia