Quaker Ben

""Quaker Ben: A Tale Of Colonial Pennsylvania In The Days Of Thomas Penn"" is a historical fiction book written by Henry Christopher McCook and published in 1911. The story is set in colonial Pennsylvania during the time of Thomas Penn, the son of the founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. The book follows the life of a young Quaker boy named Ben, who grows up in the Quaker community and learns about their beliefs and values. Ben is a curious and adventurous boy who is fascinated by the world around him and wants to explore it. As he grows older, Ben becomes involved in the political and social issues of the time, including the conflicts between the Quakers and the Native American tribes, as well as the tensions between the British colonists and the French. Throughout the book, Ben learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and standing up for what is right. He also grapples with the challenges of balancing his Quaker beliefs with the realities of the world around him. Overall, ""Quaker Ben"" provides a vivid and engaging portrait of life in colonial Pennsylvania and explores the complex issues and conflicts of the time through the eyes of a young Quaker boy.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.