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For a piece of baize, or a pot full of brandy, or the like, they could get a piece of ground, which at present would be worth more than 290l. sterling." Ib.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “For a piece of baize, or a pot full of brandy, or the like, they could get a piece of ground, which at present would be…”
Editor's note · Context
Franklin illustrates the stark contrast in land value by recounting how a small amount of goods could buy land that is now worth significantly more, emphasizing economic changes over time.
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