John Billingsley 1747-1811

Entrepreneur turned Agriculturualist

Lin Thorley

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Hobnob Press
14 December 2024

Biography: historical, political & military; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Agriculture & farming

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John Billingsley of Ashwick Grove in the Somerset Mendips of south-west England - agricultural pioneer and 'improver'. His story gives a unique insight into eighteenth-century rural life in the west country. Accumulating capital and land while relatively young, he then began experimenting in farming methods, his life-long passion. He is best known for the General View of Agriculture in Somerset, was a key member of the early Bath and West Society and an authority on Enclosure, and was also active in wool, turnpikes, canals, mining, drainage and as co-owner of the Oakhill Brewery. Billingsley was a man of huge energy and great talent, and highly thought of by his wide circle of friends and contacts, many of whom appear in this book.

By: Lin Thorley
Imprint: Hobnob Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781914407796
ISBN 10: 1914407792
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 14 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Entrepreneur turned Agriculturualist

Lin Thorley

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