William Penn: A Biography

By Catherine Owens Peare

Book Overview

William Penn: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania and a prominent figure in American history. Written by Catherine Owens Peare, the book covers Penn's upbringing in England, his conversion to Quakerism, his political and religious activism, his travels to America, and his establishment of the colony of Pennsylvania. Peare explores Penn's relationships with key figures of his time, including King Charles II and other Quaker leaders, as well as his efforts to create a society based on his principles of religious tolerance and social justice. The book also delves into Penn's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his struggles with financial and legal challenges. Overall, William Penn: A Biography offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of America's most influential founding fathers.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258058758
• ISBN13: 9781258058753
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"