A Popular Memoir Of William Penn (1850) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165890453)

""A Popular Memoir of William Penn"" is a biography of the famous Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. Written by Jacob Post and first published in 1850, the book covers Penn's life from his birth in England in 1644 to his death in 1718. The book details Penn's early life as a member of the Anglican Church, his conversion to Quakerism, and his role as a leader in the Quaker movement. It also explores Penn's efforts to establish a colony in America, his interactions with Native American tribes, and his political and religious beliefs. The book draws on primary sources such as Penn's own writings and letters, as well as secondary sources from other historians and scholars. Overall, ""A Popular Memoir of William Penn"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and legacy of one of America's most important historical figures.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.

Author: Jacob Post
ISBN-10: 1165890453
ISBN-13: 9781165890453
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d