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William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings

William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings

Price, Joseph Haines
Yarnall, Stanley R.

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1163172936
ISBN13: 9781163172933
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings is a biographical work written by Joseph Haines Price. The book provides a concise yet comprehensive account of the life and legacy of William Penn, an English Quaker and founder of the colony of Pennsylvania. The book begins by tracing Penn's early years, including his upbringing as a member of the Anglican Church and his conversion to Quakerism. It then delves into his experiences as a young man, including his time spent in prison for his religious beliefs and his travels throughout Europe as a missionary. The bulk of the book focuses on Penn's role as the founder of Pennsylvania and his efforts to create a colony based on Quaker principles of equality and religious freedom. The author details Penn's negotiations with Native American tribes, his establishment of a democratic government in the colony, and his efforts to promote peace and harmony among the colonists. Throughout the book, Price includes selections from Penn's own writings, providing readers with a firsthand look at the thoughts and beliefs of this influential historical figure. These excerpts offer insight into Penn's views on religion, politics, and social justice, and help to contextualize his actions and decisions as a leader. Overall, William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of William Penn, as well as the history of Quakerism and the founding of 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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