During the 10th century, they acquired vast tracts of land in the region.

He bought a farm near the lake and later acquired large tracts of land around today's Lyndonville.

He also successfully acquired large tracts of land, which he used to support his fellow settlers.

He then turned to ranching on a large scale and acquired large tracts of land.

McKay also acquired large tracts of land in the area to establish housing to encourage his workers to settle.

His business prospered and he acquired large tracts of land.

Around this time, Jones began to acquire significant tracts of land across southern Ontario.

During the mid-1760s, be began acquiring large tracts of land.

We're going to have to acquire larger tracts of land.

In one letter he complained about certain 'capitalists' who were acquiring vast tracts of land.