William Penn

by C.E. Vulliamy

""William Penn"" by C. E. Vulliamy is a biography of the famous English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. The book delves into Penn's life, from his early years as a member of a wealthy family to his conversion to Quakerism and subsequent imprisonment for his beliefs. It also covers his travels to America and the establishment of Pennsylvania as a colony founded on principles of religious tolerance and fair treatment of Native Americans. The book explores Penn's personal relationships, including his marriage and family life, as well as his political and social impact on both England and America. Overall, ""William Penn"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of history's most influential Quaker leaders.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.

316 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2007

About the author

Aka Anthony Rolls, Twm Teg.

Colwyn Edward Vulliamy (1886-1971) was a Welsh biographer and historian. He was educated privately and studied art under Stanhope Forbes. He entered the Army in WW1 and served in France, Macedonia and Turkey. After the war he wrote mainly biographies and humour, but also produced several inverted mystery novels.

He married Eileen Hynes in 1916 and had two children. She died in 1943. Their son, John Sebastian, an architect, married Shirley Hughes.

His best-known book is The Vicar's Experiments (1932), written under the pseudonym Anthony Rolls.