William Penn by George Hodges
"WILLIAM PENN" by George Hodges is a historical written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life of William Penn, a pivotal figure in the establishment of Pennsylvania, exploring his religious convictions, relationships, and the societal contexts that shaped his experiences and actions. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Penn's family background, highlighting the contrasting personalities of his parents. It discusses his Puritan upbringing, his formative experiences at school and Oxford, and the early religious visions that deeply impacted him. The opening portrays a young, introspective boy shaped by the tumultuous political landscape of 17th century England, against a backdrop of naval power and shifting allegiances, setting the stage for Penn's later decisions to embrace Quakerism and pursue a life dedicated to personal faith and public service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hodges, George, 1856-1919 |
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| LoC No. | 01030761 |
| Title | William Penn |
| Series Title | Riverside Biographical Series, number 6 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carla Foust and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | Penn, William, 1644-1718 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28394 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| s | 168 s in the last 30 days. |
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