Makers Of American History: William Penn And James Oglethorpe (1905)

By George E. Ellis

Book Overview

""Makers of American History: William Penn and James Oglethorpe"" is a book written by George E. Ellis in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive look at the lives and contributions of two important figures in American history: William Penn and James Oglethorpe. William Penn was a Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania in 1681. He established a government based on religious tolerance and fair treatment of Native Americans, which became a model for other colonies. The book delves into Penn's early life, his religious beliefs, and his role in the founding of Pennsylvania.James Oglethorpe, on the other hand, was a British soldier and philanthropist who founded the colony of Georgia in 1733. He was dedicated to helping the poor and imprisoned, and he established Georgia as a place where debtors could start anew. The book explores Oglethorpe's life, his motivations for founding Georgia, and the challenges he faced in establishing the colony.Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, Ellis provides a thorough and insightful look at these two important historical figures. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in American history, colonialism, and the lives of influential individuals who helped shape the nation.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: 1163981109
• ISBN13: 9781163981108
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"