Hugh Miller

"Hugh Miller" by W. Keith Leask is a biography that charts the extraordinary life of Hugh Miller, a celebrated Scottish geologist, writer, and theologian, illuminated by the historical context of 19th-century Scotland. The story begins in the charming town of Cromarty, vividly portraying its landscape to establish the setting of Miller’s birth in 1802. The book then explores Miller's family history, particularly his father's adventures at sea and his mother's resilient nature. It underlines Miller's pivotal childhood moments, his initial schooling, and the elements that molded his mind, such as family relationships that fostered a passion for storytelling and learning.