Quaker And Courtier: The Life And Work Of William Penn

By Mrs Colquhoun Grant

Book Overview

Quaker and Courtier: The Life and Work of William Penn is a biographical book written by Mrs. Colquhoun Grant. The book is about the life and work of William Penn, a prominent Quaker and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. The author explores Penn's early life, his conversion to Quakerism, and his political and social activism, including his role in the establishment of Pennsylvania as a refuge for persecuted Quakers and other religious minorities. The book also delves into Penn's personal life, including his relationships with family members, friends, and political figures. Through a detailed analysis of Penn's life and work, the author provides insights into the Quaker movement and the political and social context of the 17th century. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most important figures in American history.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: 1162983841
• ISBN13: 9781162983844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"