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Penn, William 1644-1718

Overview
Works: 3,189 works in 9,886 publications in 5 languages and 164,201 library holdings
Genres: History  Biography  Sources  Biographies  Personal correspondence  Records and correspondence  Apologetic writings  Diaries  Church history  Juvenile works 
Subject Headings: Pioneers 
Roles: Author, Editor, Other, Former owner, Honoree, Creator, Composer, Dedicatee, Lyricist, Cartographer, Bibliographic antecedent
Classifications: F152.2, 974.802
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Some fruits of solitude, in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life by William Penn( )

208 editions published between 1693 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 2,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Aphorisms of William Penn, originally published anonymously so he would not to be reimprisoned for disloyalty
A letter to Mr. Penn with his answer by William Popple( )

39 editions published between 1648 and 1985 in English and held by 1,576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Poppel's letter, which is published unsigned, gives friendly advice to Penn regarding his relation with the court, etc
Fruits of a father's love : being the advice of William Penn to his children relating to their civil and religious conduct by William Penn( )

109 editions published between 1726 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The rise and progress of the people called Quakers by William Penn( Book )

104 editions published between 1748 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents an introductory account of the Quakers, a Christian movement that began in the seventeenth century, discussing their doctrines, worship, ministry, and discipline, and belief in respect for humanity and direct communication with God
A brief account of the rise and progress of the people called Quakers : in which their fundamental principle, doctrines, worship, ministry and discipline are plainly declared to prevent the mistakes and perversions that ignorance and prejudice may make to abuse the credulous : with a summary relation of the former dispensations of God in the world by way of introduction by William Penn( )

73 editions published between 1694 and 1983 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A call to Christendom : in an earnest expostulation with her to prepare for the great and notable day of the Lord, that is at the door by William Penn( )

30 editions published between 1694 and 1984 in English and held by 909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The political writings of William Penn by William Penn( )

16 editions published between 2001 and 2019 in English and held by 906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Good advice to the Church of England, Roman Catholick and Protestant dissenter, in which it is endeavoured to be made appear that it is their duty, principle & interest to abolish the penal laws and tests by William Penn( )

33 editions published between 1687 and 2017 in English and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An essay towards the present and future peace of Europe : by the establishment of an European dyet, parliament or estates by William Penn( )

48 editions published between 1693 and 1993 in English and German and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

William Penn wrote "An Essay Towards the Present and Future Peace of Europe" to make suggestions on war and peace. This essay focused on Europe, because most of Penn's life was spent dealing with?European politics
A perswasive to moderation to church dissenters : in prudence and conscience humbly submitted to the King and his great councel by William Penn( )

34 editions published between 1686 and 1985 in English and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A key opening the way to every common understanding : how to discern the difference between the religion professed by the people called Quakers, and the perversions, misrepresentations and calumnies of their several adversaries, both upon their principles and practices : with an exhortation all people to consider their religion and ways and to turn speedily to the Lord by William Penn( )

19 editions published between 1694 and 1984 in English and held by 719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Fruits of solitude : in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life. By William Penn by William Penn( )

44 editions published between 1775 and 1794 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Quakerism a new nick-name for old Christianity : being an answer to a book entituled Quakerism no Christianity, subscribed by J. Faldo : in which the rise, doctrine, and practice of the abused Quakers are truly, briefly and fully declared and vindicated from the false charges, wicked insinuations and utmost opposition made by their adversary : with a key opening the true meaning of some of their doctrine, from that construction which their enemies ignorantly or enviously affirm, report and dispute to be theirs by William Penn( )

24 editions published between 1672 and 1984 in English and held by 622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Some fruits of solitude : in reflections and maxims, relating to the conduct of human life. : In two parts by William Penn( )

33 editions published between 1702 and 1749 in English and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Information and direction to such persons as are inclined to America, more especially those related to the province of Pensilvania by William Penn( )

22 editions published between 1684 and 1977 in English and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

1686 Reprint of William Penn's pamphlet on Information and Direction to such Persons as are Inclined to America, more especially those related to the Province of Pennsylvania. This document served as an immigrant guide regarding costs, land, weather and other pertinent information
A letter from a gentleman in the country, to his friends in London, upon the subject of the penal laws and tests by William Penn( )

20 editions published in 1687 in English and held by 575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A letter of love to the young-convinced : of that blessed everlasting way of truth and righteousness, now testified unto by the people of the Lord (called Quakers) of what sex, age and ranck soever, in the nations of England, Ireland and Scotland, with the isles abroad, but more particularly those of that great city of London : spiritual refreshments, holy courage and perfect victory from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, amen by William Penn( )

17 editions published between 1669 and 1975 in English and held by 563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The journal of George Fox by George Fox( Book )

43 editions published between 1694 and 1969 in English and held by 561 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"George Fox founded The Religious Society of Friends, better known as Quakers, which has had an immense influence on religious thought throughout the world and which also played a large role in the early days of the American colonies."--Page 4 of cover
One project for the good of England : that is, our civil union is our civil safety : humbly dedicated to the great council, the Parliament of England by William Penn( )

17 editions published between 1679 and 1980 in English and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Some account of the Province of Pennsilvania in America : lately granted under the great seal of England to William Penn &c. : together with priviledges and powers necessary to the well-governing thereof : made publick for the information of such as are, or may be disposed to transport themselves, or servants into those parts by William Penn( )

18 editions published between 1681 and 1957 in English and held by 528 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Some Account of the Province of Pennsylvania lately granted under the Great Seal to William Penn, together with privileged and powers necessary to the well governing thereof. This pamphlet was used to encourage the emigration from England to Pennsylvania
 
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The political writings of William Penn
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The rise and progress of the people called QuakersThe political writings of William PennPeaceable kingdom lost : the Paxton Boys and the destruction of William Penn's holy experimentWilliam Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania, 1680-1684 : a documentary historyThe story of William Penn
Alternative Names
Author of the late Consideration

Author of the late Considerations

Author of the late Considerations 1644-1718

Christian and civil society. First printed in the year MDCLXXIII. By W. Penn, With 1644-1718

Consideration, Author of the late

Considerations, Author of the late

Considerations, Author of the late 1644-1718

Friend to liberty for liberties sake

Friend to liberty for liberties sake 1644-1718

Friend to liberty sake

Friend to righteousness and peace

Friend to righteousness and peace 1644-1718

Gentleman in the city

Gentleman in the city 1644-1718

Gentleman in the country

Gentleman in the country 1644-1718

Gulielmus Penn

One who cordially imbraces whatsoever there is of tru religion in al professions...

One who cordially imbraces whatsoever there is of tru religion in al professions .. 1644-1718

P. W.

P, W. 1644-1718

P., W. (William Penn), 1644-1718

Pen̄, Guillaume 1644-1718

Pen William

Pen, William 1644-1718

Penn, Guillaume.

Penn Guillaume 1644-1718

Penn, Guljelmus.

Penn, Guljelmus 1644-1718

Penn, W.

Penn, W. 1644-1718

Penn, Wilhelm.

Penn, Wilhelm 1644-1718

Penn, William 1644-1718

Philanglus

Philanglus 1644-1718

Philo-britannicus

Philo-britannicus 1644-1718

Vilijam Pen

Viljamas Penas

Viljams Penns

Vrind van vryheyd, om vryheyds wille, een, 1644-1718

W.P.

W. P 1644-1718

W. P (William Penn), 1644-1718

William Penn

William Penn Brits filosoof

William Penn engelsk kväkare och grundläggare av delstaten Pennsylvania i USA

William Penn English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, early Quaker and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania

William Penn esploratore britannico

William Penn gründete die Kolonie Pennsylvania

William Penn político britânico

Вилијам Пен

Вільям Пенн

Вільям Пэн

Пенн В

Пенн В. 1644-1718

Пенн, Уильям

Уильям Пенн

Уилям Пен

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ויליאם פן

ויליאם פן טייס אנגלי אמריקי

وليام بن

ویلیام پن

ਵਿਲੀਅਮ ਪੇਨ

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윌리엄 펜

ウィリアム・ペン

威廉·佩恩

Languages
English (1,138)

French (34)

German (13)

Japanese (2)

Chinese (1)