William Penn - John Stoughton - Bog

William Penn: The Founder of Pennsylvania is a biographical account of the life of William Penn, written by John Stoughton. The book explores the life and legacy of Penn, who was a prominent Quaker leader and the founder of the colony of Pennsylvania in the 17th century. Stoughton delves into Penn's early life, his conversion to Quakerism, and his efforts to establish a colony in North America that would be based on principles of religious tolerance and democratic governance. The book also examines Penn's relationships with other historical figures, such as King Charles II and Benjamin Franklin, and his impact on the development of American democracy. Overall, William Penn: The Founder of Pennsylvania provides a detailed and insightful look into the life 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.