Passages from the Life and Writings of William Penn

by Thomas Pym Cope and William Penn

Book Overview

""Passages From The Life And Writings Of William Penn"" is a book that contains a collection of writings and personal accounts from the life of William Penn. Penn was a prominent figure in the 17th century, known for his contributions to the Quaker movement and his role in establishing the colony of Pennsylvania. The book includes excerpts from Penn's letters, journals, and other writings, providing insight into his thoughts and beliefs on various topics such as religion, politics, and social justice. The passages are arranged chronologically, allowing readers to follow Penn's life from his early years to his later accomplishments. The book also includes a biographical introduction and annotations to provide context and further understanding of the historical events and people mentioned in the passages. Overall, ""Passages From The Life And Writings Of William Penn"" offers a unique perspective on the life and ideas of one of America's founding fathers.Collected By The Editor From His Published Works And Correspondence And From The Biographies Of Clarkson, Lewis, And Janney And Other Reliable Sources.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: 1425484646
• ISBN13: 9781425484644
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"