Life Of William Penn, The Celebrated Quaker And Founder Of Pennsylvania

By Joseph Barker

Book Overview

The book ""Life of William Penn, The Celebrated Quaker and Founder of Pennsylvania"" by Joseph Barker is a comprehensive biography of William Penn, a prominent figure in American history. Penn was a Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania in the late 17th century, and this book explores his life, beliefs, and accomplishments.The book begins by detailing Penn's early life and education, including his upbringing in a wealthy English family and his conversion to Quakerism. It then goes on to describe his involvement in the Quaker movement and his efforts to promote religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence between different faiths.The book also covers Penn's role in the founding of Pennsylvania, including his negotiations with the Native American tribes who inhabited the area and his establishment of a government based on democratic principles. It explores his struggles to maintain control of the colony and his eventual return to England, where he continued to advocate for Quaker ideals and work towards religious freedom.Throughout the book, Barker provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Penn, highlighting his strengths as a leader and his commitment to his beliefs. He also explores the challenges that Penn faced, both in his personal life and in his efforts to establish a new colony in a foreign land.Overall, ""Life of William Penn, The Celebrated Quaker and Founder of Pennsylvania"" is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on one of America's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143044407X
• ISBN13: 9781430444077
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"