By W. Jacob
London   Not Stated
8.5" by 5.5" 397-418pp
A scarce reprint of W. Jacob's important essay regarding agricultural distress.
By W. Jacob

1817 An Inquiry into the Causes of Agricultural Distress

London   Not Stated
8.5" by 5.5" 397-418pp
A scarce reprint of W. Jacob's important essay regarding agricultural distress.
£110.00
: 0.5kgs / : 781R45

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An economical work, exploring prices of corn, land and other farmed produce.

Published two years following the introduction of the Corn Laws, which saw trade restriction upon corn and imported foodstuffs in order to favour British producers.

Written by William Jacob (c1761-1851), an English merchant, parliamentarian and public official. He advocated for the repeal of the Corn Laws, and was a farmer later in life. 

A scarce pamphlet on agricultural distress.

Condition

Unbound. Generally smart, with some edgewear. Firmly bound, with occasional spots, including a dark spot which is present through the text.

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