The Quaker Colonies: The Founding of Pennsylvania and the Rise of Religious Freedom in Colonial America

By Sydney George Fisher

How the Quakers Helped Shape a New World of Liberty and Conscience

First published in 1919, The Quaker Colonies offers a rich account of the rise of Quakerism in North America and the founding of Pennsylvania under William Penn. Historian Sydney G. Fisher explores the values, struggles, and influence of the Religious Society of Friends as they established a unique vision of tolerance, equality, and civic life in early America.

Perfect for students of U.S. history, homeschool educators, and readers of Albion's Seed or Founding Faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 166730559X
• ISBN13: 9781667305592
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Antiquarius
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"