Scottish fantasy author who inspired the likes of
He worked as a pastor at Trinity Congregational Church, Arundel after graduating from the University of Aberdeen. He was an unpopular minister, however, as a result of his sermons on universal salvation and the unconditional love of God.
He mentored
In 1851, he married Louisa Powell. The couple subsequently had eleven children.
While traveling to America, he met and befriended the renowned poet, Walt Whitman.
