The Life Of William Penn: The Settler Of Pennsylvania

By M.L. Weems

Book Overview

The Life Of William Penn: The Settler Of Pennsylvania is a biography written by M. L. Weems. The book chronicles the life of William Penn, a prominent figure in American history who founded the colony of Pennsylvania. The biography begins with Penn's early life in England and his conversion to Quakerism. It then goes on to detail his involvement in the Quaker movement and his efforts to establish a colony in America where religious freedom and tolerance could be practiced. The book also covers Penn's dealings with the Native American tribes in the region, his establishment of Philadelphia as the capital of Pennsylvania, and his political career. Weems uses primary sources to provide a detailed and accurate account of Penn's life and achievements. The Life Of William Penn: The Settler Of Pennsylvania is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, colonialism, and the Quaker movement.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: 1163088293
• ISBN13: 9781163088296
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"