“In Great Britain the price of food is at a higher level than in any other country, and consequently, the British artisan labours at a disadvantage in proportion to the higher rate of his food.” CountryLevelsHigherRateBritishProportionBritainLabourOther CountriesDisadvantagesHigher LevelGreat BritainArtisans Author:Joseph Hume
“If the corn laws were altered, the British artisan might again be able to subsist by twelve hours' labour, a most desirable event.” IfsMightAbleLawHoursEventsBritishLabourTwelveDesirableCornAlteredArtisans Author:Joseph Hume
