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Cowper, John

 
9781330858455: An Essay Proving That Inclosing Commons and Common-Field-Lands Is Contrary to the Interest of the Nation (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

A powerful polemic from the early era of enclosure reform, An Essay Proving That Inclosing Commons and Common-Field-Lands Is Contrary to the Interest of the Nation presents a case against enclosing common lands. The argument is built around economic and social concerns, focusing on how enclosure could hurt employment, reduce markets, and threaten rural livelihoods.

The book argues that keeping commons open supports widespread work in husbandry and crafts, helping many families rather than a few landowners. It questions whether switching to fenced pastures truly increases productivity or national well‑being. Throughout, the author contrasts the lives of small farmers and laborers with the gains claimed by large estates, urging compassion and a broader view of the public good.

What you’ll explore
- The relationship between land policy and employment in rural areas
- How enclosure might affect staple industries like wool, corn, and handicrafts
- Arguments about fairness, community welfare, and national prosperity
- Historical debates and responses from various commentators of the time

Ideal for readers interested in economic history, agrarian policy, and early modern debates about property and social obligation.





  • Clear case against enclosing common fields and lands

  • Discussion of how policy can impact labor, markets, and regional life

  • Examination of different perspectives and practical implications



There is value for students, historians, and readers who want insight into how early policy debates shaped rural communities and national fortunes.

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Excerpt from An Essay Proving That Inclosing Commons and Common-Field-Lands Is Contrary to the Interest of the Nation

In which fome Pafi'ages in the New sj/iem of Agriculture, by 3. Laurence M. A. And in the Duty and Ofiice o a land-steward. By E. Laurence, Lan Surveyor, are ex amined.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from An Essay Proving That Inclosing Commons and Common-Field-Lands Is Contrary to the Interest of the Nation

The Numbers of industrious People are the Riches of a Nation, and therefore whatever tends to discourage their Industry, and reduce their Number, is detrimental to the Publick. Let us consider, if Inclosing Commons, and Common-field Lands, has not such a Tendency.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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