02397cam a22003493u 4500 62656 UtSlPG 20260610134438.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11025113 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Oertel, Hugo William Penn Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Life Stories for Young People Release date is 2020-07-15 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Penn, William, 1644-1718 Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 Life Stories for Young People https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62656 103480 103480