William Penn: A Short Life with Selections from His Writings - Hardcover

William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings is a biographical book written by Joseph Haines Price. The book narrates the life and legacy of William Penn, an English Quaker and founder of the colony of Pennsylvania. The author presents a concise and informative account of Penn's life, including his religious beliefs, political views, and personal struggles. The book is divided into ten chapters, each covering a significant period in Penn's life. The author begins with Penn's early years in England, his education, and his conversion to Quakerism. The subsequent chapters describe Penn's involvement in the Quaker movement, his imprisonment for his beliefs, and his eventual release. The book also covers Penn's role in the founding of Pennsylvania, his relations with the Native Americans, and his political and social reforms.The author has also included a selection of Penn's writings, including letters, speeches, and essays. These writings provide insight into Penn's thoughts and ideas, as well as his vision for Pennsylvania. The book concludes with an assessment of Penn's legacy and his impact on American history.Overall, William Penn: A Short Life With Selections From His Writings is an informative and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in American history. The book is suitable for readers interested in history, religion, politics, and social reform.This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.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.