William Penn's Early Life In Brief 1644-1674

By Albert Cook Myers

Book Overview

William Penn's Early Life In Brief 1644-1674 is a biographical book written by Albert Cook Myers. The book covers the life of William Penn, an English Quaker leader and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. The book delves into Penn's early years, from his birth in 1644 to his return to England in 1674. It explores his family background, education, and his conversion to Quakerism. The book also covers Penn's involvement in the Quaker movement, his imprisonment, and his eventual release. The author provides a detailed account of Penn's travels to America and his establishment of the Pennsylvania colony. The book concludes with an analysis of Penn's legacy and his impact on American history. Overall, William Penn's Early Life In Brief 1644-1674 is an informative and engaging biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432587323
• ISBN13: 9781432587321
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"