The Life of William Penn

<p>Delve into the compelling life and times of William Penn the visionary founder of Pennsylvania in Volume 2 of The Life of William Penn. This meticulously researched biography enriched with selections from Penn's personal correspondence and autobiography offers unparalleled insights into the mind and motivations of one of history's most influential figures. Explore Penn's profound impact on the shaping of early American democracy and his unwavering commitment to religious freedom and social justice. </p><p>Samuel Mcpherson Janney paints a vivid portrait of Penn's spiritual journey his interactions with prominent figures and the challenges he faced in establishing a colony founded on principles of tolerance and equality. This volume sheds light on the complex political landscape of the 17th and 18th centuries and Penn's enduring legacy as a champion of liberty and peace. The Life of William Penn is an invaluable resource for historians students and anyone interested in the formative years of the United States.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>