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The Life Of William Penn With Selections From His Correspondence And Autobiography

The Life Of William Penn With Selections From His Correspondence And Autobiography

Janney, Samuel M.

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ISBN10: 1428640096
ISBN13: 9781428640092
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 9 2006
Pages: 584
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of William Penn with Selections from His Correspondence and Autobiography is a biography written by Samuel M. Janney that chronicles the life of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The book provides a detailed account of Penn's life, from his birth in England to his founding of the colony of Pennsylvania and his involvement in politics and religion. The book draws extensively from Penn's personal correspondence and autobiography, which provide valuable insights into his thoughts, beliefs, and motivations. Through these sources, readers gain a deeper understanding of Penn's Quaker faith, his commitment to religious tolerance, and his efforts to establish a just and equitable society in Pennsylvania.Janney's biography also explores the challenges that Penn faced throughout his life, including his struggles with financial difficulties, political opposition, and personal tragedies. Despite these obstacles, Penn remained steadfast in his commitment to his principles and his vision for Pennsylvania.Overall, The Life of William Penn with Selections from His Correspondence and Autobiography is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of 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.

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