The History of William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania is a biographical work written by William Hepworth Dixon in 1872. The book details the life and achievements of William Penn, an English Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania in the late 17th century. Dixon's work covers Penn's early life, his conversion to Quakerism, his involvement in the Quaker movement, and his eventual founding of Pennsylvania as a place of religious tolerance and freedom. The book also explores Penn's relationships with other notable figures of his time, including King Charles II and James II, as well as his interactions with Native American tribes. Throughout the book, Dixon provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Penn's life, his beliefs, and his legacy, making it an important resource for anyone interested in the history of early America or the Quaker movement.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.