John Billingsley 
General View of the Agriculture in the County of Somerset [PDF ebook] 
With Observations on the Means of Its Improvement

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. It is requested, that this Paper, may be returned to the Board of Agriculture, at its Office in London, with any additional remarks and observations, which may occur on the perusal, written on the margin, as soon as may be convenient.<br><br>It is hardly necessary to add, that the Board does not consider itself responsible for any fad or observation contained in this Report, which, at present, is printed and circulated, for the purpose merely of procuring further information, respecting the Husbandry of this district, and of enabling everyone, to contribute his mite, to the improvement of the country.<br><br>The Board has adopted the same plan, in regard to all the other Counties in the united Kingdom; and will be happy to give every assistance in its power, to any person, who may be desirous of improving his breed of Cattle, Sheep, &c. or of trying any useful experiment in husbandry.