On his recovery he took to gardening, and amused himself by keeping pets, including the hares "Tiny" and "Puss," and the spaniel "Beau," immortalised in his works.
"A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature"
John W. Cousin
And John Gifford has been immortalised by John Bunyan, both in his Grace Abounding and in his Pilgrim's Progress.
"Bunyan Characters First Series"
Alexander Whyte
His name is immortalised in El Yemen by the introduction of El Kat.
"First Footsteps in East Africa or, an Exploration of Harar"
Richard F. Burton