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Lives Of Edward Preble And William Penn

Lives Of Edward Preble And William Penn

Sparks, Jared

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresMilitary Biographies

ISBN10: 1428600116
ISBN13: 9781428600119
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 15 2006
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Lives of Edward Preble and William Penn is a biographical work written by Jared Sparks. The book is a collection of two separate biographies, one of Edward Preble and the other of William Penn. Edward Preble was an American naval officer who served in the United States Navy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for his role in the First Barbary War, where he commanded the USS Constitution and other ships in the Mediterranean. The biography of Preble provides a detailed account of his life, his service in the Navy, and his contributions to the war effort.William Penn, on the other hand, was an English Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania in the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the early history of the United States, and his biography provides an in-depth look at his life, his beliefs, and his contributions to the development of the American colonies.The book is written in a narrative style, with Sparks providing a detailed account of the lives of both Preble and Penn. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on both men, including their personal lives, their careers, and their impact on American history. Overall, Lives of Edward Preble and William Penn is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, naval history, or the lives of these two influential figures.Preble Was A Prominent Naval Officer, Figuring Largely In The Actions Against Tripoli. Penn, Of Course, Founded Pennsylvania.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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