Complex sentence: To cover his substantial gambling debts, he began to sell parts of the land, and upon inheriting the estate he began selling furniture, books, farm equipment and other items for over £9,000.
Split into simpler sentences: To cover his substantial gambling needs, he began to sell off parts of the land. The breaking up of the estate began as soon as he received the inheritance as he immediately sold furniture, books, farm equipment and other items for in excess of £9,000.