William Penn

""William Penn"" by George Hodges is a biography of the famous Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. The book provides a detailed account of Penn's life, from his childhood in England to his conversion to Quakerism and his subsequent struggles with the authorities. It also covers his efforts to establish a colony in America, including his negotiations with Native American tribes and his vision for a society based on religious tolerance and democratic principles. Throughout the book, Hodges explores the complex personality of Penn, his relationships with his family and friends, and his legacy as a champion of human rights and religious freedom. This biography is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential figures in American history.1901. A sketch of William Penn who was a leading figure of the English Quakers and founder of the American colony, Pennsylvania by Hodges, American Episcopal clergyman and author of many books and articles. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.