From the Introduction:
This little book was written in the beginning as a relaxation from the worry and care of an active professional life, and to recall to mind the many pleasant and varied incidents narrated herein. It was not intended for publication, but at the solicitation of friends, who have been entertained by its perusal, saying that it differed so materially from the ordinary humdrum book of travel, I have considered to place it in the hands of the publisher.
William S. Birge?
"William S. Birge, M.D., born in 1857 at Cooperstown, N. Y., is a son of D. L. and Amey (Spafford) Birge. He took a two years' academic course at the University of the City of New York, then studied medicine at the Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn; at the medical department of Syracuse University and at the medical department of the University of the City of New York, where he was graduated in 1881. He practiced in Truro two years then came to Provincetown. He is a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, and medical examiner for this district. For a time he was acting assistant surgeon in the United States marine service. He married Ella F., daughter of Zemira Kenrick." 5
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