William Penn

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oertel, Hugo

Contributor:

Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919.

Series:

Life Stories for Young People

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"William Penn" by Hugo Oertel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the life and legacy of William Penn, emphasizing his principles of equality and religious freedom, as well as his role as the founder of Pennsylvania. Throughout his struggles, Penn's character stands out as one marked by integrity and compassion for both his fellow settlers and the Native Americans. The opening of the narrative introduces us to William Penn's lineage and childhood, providing a glimpse into the formative experiences that shaped his character. It recounts the influence of his father, an admiral who sought social elevation, and his mother, who nurtured William's spiritual beliefs. The text describes Penn's expulsion from Oxford due to his Quaker beliefs and outlines his attempts to navigate his father's ambitions and societal expectations while remaining true to his convictions. We witness a clash between worldly ambitions and spiritual principles, setting the stage for Penn's eventual journey to establish a new colony based on his ideal of religious tolerance and friendship with the Indigenous peoples of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-07-15