John Bigland

John Bigland (175022 February 1832) was an English schoolmaster and later a historian. Early life and education He was born of poor parents at Skirlaugh in the Holderness area of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Career Bigland began his career as a village schoolmaster. In 1803, he published his first work occasioned, on his own account, by his religious scepticism. His work was a success, and he became a professional author, publishing in rapid succession a series of popular books, mainly connected with geography and history. Works