Battle Creek College (later Andrews University) in 1875. Ellen traveled extensively, calling on the Church to develop a broader vision of its ministry. In 1872 the Whites made their first visit to California. After the death of James in 1881, Ellen traveled to Europe (1885–1887) and Australia (1891–1900). Returning to the U.S. in 1900, she settled in California. Throughout these years she continued writing as well as speaking, producing such books as The Desire of Ages (1898), Education (1903) and