The history and topography of the Isle of AxholmeРипол Классик, 1979 - 463 pages |
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... have nothing but a sup of water to quench his thirst, when'the farmers' labourers had four shillings per acre for the same work, and as much ale as they could drink. * Leland, in his Survey of England (temp. Henry VIII), PREFACE. XI.
... have nothing but a sup of water to quench his thirst, when'the farmers' labourers had four shillings per acre for the same work, and as much ale as they could drink. * Leland, in his Survey of England (temp. Henry VIII), PREFACE. XI.
Page 31
... shillings per acre, of course the profits are greater, but we must bear in mind that the land which is sufficiently rich and good for this purpose is pnly found to the extent of a few acres here and there. Sometimes by what is usually ...
... shillings per acre, of course the profits are greater, but we must bear in mind that the land which is sufficiently rich and good for this purpose is pnly found to the extent of a few acres here and there. Sometimes by what is usually ...
Page 32
... shillings per ton to three guineas, accordingly as turnips and other fodder are plentiful or scarce. A genial spring might ensure a good crop of carrots, when dry weather in July and August might almost destroy the turnips, and then the ...
... shillings per ton to three guineas, accordingly as turnips and other fodder are plentiful or scarce. A genial spring might ensure a good crop of carrots, when dry weather in July and August might almost destroy the turnips, and then the ...
Page 37
... shillings per acre, and in small quantities, if conveniently situated, even for sixty “shillings or more. The process of warping is easily explained. The waters of the Trent being strongly impregnated with the earthy particles termed ...
... shillings per acre, and in small quantities, if conveniently situated, even for sixty “shillings or more. The process of warping is easily explained. The waters of the Trent being strongly impregnated with the earthy particles termed ...
Page 43
... shilling per load is the price generally paid for leading a cart load of warp about a mile from the Trent, when this work is done by hire; and sometimes an acknowledgement of three-pence per load is demanded for taking the soil, by the ...
... shilling per load is the price generally paid for leading a cart load of warp about a mile from the Trent, when this work is done by hire; and sometimes an acknowledgement of three-pence per load is demanded for taking the soil, by the ...
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The History and Topography of the Isle of Axholme: Being That Part of ... William Brocklehurst Stonehouse No preview available - 2014 |
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