William E. Yabsley is a nobody, coming from a nothing background, with nothing particular to say – and yet it is that quality that makes his history so enthralling. As a teacher he...view moreWilliam E. Yabsley is a nobody, coming from a nothing background, with nothing particular to say – and yet it is that quality that makes his history so enthralling. As a teacher he was sacked repeatedly for protecting abused children against the ravages of his employers. As a thinker he created a new and powerful ‘code of ethics’ for the universe – but you haven’t heard of it because it is so controversial no one will print it. As a man he is a coward often in trouble, unmarried and childless; a Van Gogh character deep and misunderstood.view less