This historical account offers a detailed portrait of the life and times of Sir William Penn, one of the most celebrated naval commanders and statesmen of the 17th century. It includes a biographical sketch, as well as a reprint of 'A Character of a Trimmer' by Sir William Coventry, and some letters penned by Granville Penn, William Penn's grandson. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...