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Daniel Wise
1813–1898
A prolific 19th-century Methodist writer, he blended ministry, editing, and storytelling into books meant to guide and entertain young readers. His work ranged from moral tales and religious writing to short biographies, often published under lively pen names.
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About the author
Born in Portsmouth, England, on January 10, 1813, he emigrated to the United States in 1833 and went on to become a Methodist Episcopal minister, editor, and author. During his career he served in pastorates from 1837 to 1852 and became closely connected with Methodist publishing.
He edited publications including the Sunday School Messenger, Ladies' Pearl, and later Zion's Herald in Boston. He also wrote a large number of books on religion, character, biography, and everyday conduct, along with fiction and moral tales for younger readers.
Many of those books appeared under the pen names Francis Forrester and Laurence Lancewood, names still associated with his children's stories today. He died in Englewood, New Jersey, on December 19, 1898, leaving behind a remarkably wide body of writing shaped by faith, education, and a strong desire to reach ordinary readers.