Lives Of Edward Preble And William Penn (1847)

The book ""Lives Of Edward Preble And William Penn"" was written by Lorenzo Sabine in 1847. It is a comprehensive account of the lives of two prominent figures in American history - Edward Preble and William Penn.The first part of the book focuses on the life of Edward Preble, a naval officer who played a crucial role in the early years of the United States Navy. Sabine provides a detailed account of Preble's early life, his entry into the Navy, and his rise through the ranks. He also describes Preble's involvement in the Barbary Wars, where he led the American fleet to victory against the pirates of North Africa.The second part of the book is dedicated to the life of William Penn, the founder of the Pennsylvania colony and a prominent Quaker leader. Sabine provides a comprehensive overview of Penn's life, from his early years in England to his founding of the colony of Pennsylvania. He also explores Penn's role as a Quaker leader and his efforts to promote religious tolerance and peaceful relations with Native Americans.Throughout the book, Sabine provides detailed historical context and analysis, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to bring the lives of Preble and Penn to life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early American history, naval history, or Quaker history.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.