Andrew Bisset (barrister)

Andrew Bisset (28 November 1801 in Montrose, Angus – 28 February 1891 Fortis Green, London), was a Scottish barrister and historical writer.

His writing was an influence on Henry George, who cites Bisset’s Strength of Nations, in the notes to Progress and Poverty.

[1] He was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1839.

[2] He was a researcher for Richard Cobden, probably from the early 1840s, preparing a report in 1845 on agricultural districts.

He had a commission to write on English history, particularly land law.