The international odyssey of an American doctor: The author is a Harvard-educated physician whose career in international medical education has taken him to more than 100 countries during the eight decades of his life. His work brought him into contact with persons in all walks of life, from presidents, kings, and the world's last emperor to the poorest of the poor, with many unusual adventures. His professional accomplishments appear in such standard reference works as Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare.