William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings

By Joseph Haines Price

Book Overview

William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings is a biography of the famous Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. Written by Joseph Haines Price, the book provides an in-depth look at Penn's life, from his childhood in England to his travels in Europe and America, and his contributions to the development of Quakerism and the establishment of the Pennsylvania colony.The book draws on a range of primary sources, including Penn's own writings, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of the man and his times. It explores Penn's relationships with other key figures of the era, including George Fox, founder of the Quaker movement, and King Charles II, who granted Penn the land on which he founded Pennsylvania.In addition to the biographical material, the book includes a selection of Penn's writings, including letters, speeches, and other documents. These selections provide insight into Penn's philosophy and beliefs, as well as his views on a range of social and political issues.Overall, William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings is an informative and engaging biography that sheds new light on one of the most important figures in American history. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Quakerism, the founding of Pennsylvania, or the broader history of colonial America.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: 1432573292
• ISBN13: 9781432573294
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"