Penn, William 1644-1718
Overview
Works: | 3,424 works in 11,550 publications in 5 languages and 171,853 library holdings |
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Genres: | History Biographies Sources Personal correspondence Apologetic writings Sayings Juvenile works Quotations Controversial literature Pamphlets |
Subject Headings: | Pioneers |
Roles: | Author, Other, Editor, Composer, Honoree, Contributor, Creator, Former owner, Collector, Cartographer, Bibliographic antecedent, Lyricist, Dedicatee |
Classifications: | F152.2, 974.802 |
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Most widely held works about
William Penn
- William Penn : politics and conscience by Mary Maples Dunn( Book )
- Peaceable kingdom lost : the Paxton Boys and the destruction of William Penn's holy experiment by Kevin Kenny( )
- Some fruits of solitude, in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life by William Penn( )
- More fruits of solitude relating to the conduct of human life by William Penn( )
- William Penn : a biography by Catherine Owens Peare( Book )
- William Penn and early Quakerism by Melvin B Endy( Book )
- The life of William Penn : the settler of Pennsylvania, the founder of Philadelphia, and one of the first lawgivers in the colonies, now United States, in 1682. by M. L Weems( )
- William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania, 1680-1684 : a documentary history by Jean R Soderlund( Book )
- The papers of William Penn by William Penn( Book )
- The King & the Quaker; a study of William Penn and James II by Vincent Buranelli( Book )
- William Penn by Harry Emerson Wildes( Book )
- William Penn's "holy experiment" : the founding of Pennsylvania, 1681-1701 by Edwin B Bronner( Book )
- The World of William Penn by Richard S Dunn( Book )
- The story of William Penn by Aliki( Book )
- Penn by Elizabeth Gray Vining( Book )
- William Penn and our liberties by William Wistar Comfort( Book )
- The papers of William Penn. 1685-1700 by William Penn( )
- William Penn, the politician: his relations with the English Government by Joseph E Illick( Book )
- The papers of William Penn. 1701-1718 by William Penn( )
- William Penn, 1644-1718, a tercentenary estimate by William Wistar Comfort( Book )
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Most widely held works by
William Penn
Some fruits of solitude, in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life by
William Penn(
)
227 editions published between 1693 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aphorisms of William Penn, originally published anonymously so he would not to be reimprisoned for disloyalty
227 editions published between 1693 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,320 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(
)
63 editions published between 1648 and 1985 in English and held by 1,733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poppel's letter, which is published unsigned, gives friendly advice to Penn regarding his relation with the court, etc
63 editions published between 1648 and 1985 in English and held by 1,733 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(
)
124 editions published between 1726 and 2018 in English and held by 1,531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
124 editions published between 1726 and 2018 in English and held by 1,531 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(
)
57 editions published between 1687 and 2020 in English and held by 1,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
57 editions published between 1687 and 2020 in English and held by 1,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The political writings of William Penn by
William Penn(
)
17 editions published between 2001 and 2019 in English and held by 976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 2001 and 2019 in English and held by 976 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(
)
41 editions published between 1694 and 1984 in English and held by 975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
41 editions published between 1694 and 1984 in English and held by 975 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(
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71 editions published between 1693 and 1993 in English and German and held by 960 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
71 editions published between 1693 and 1993 in English and German and held by 960 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 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(
)
69 editions published between 1694 and 1983 in English and held by 862 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
69 editions published between 1694 and 1983 in English and held by 862 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A perswasive to moderation to church dissenters : in prudence and conscience humbly submitted to the King and his great councel by
William Penn(
)
50 editions published between 1686 and 1985 in English and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
50 editions published between 1686 and 1985 in English and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rise and progress of the people called Quakers by
William Penn(
Book
)
101 editions published between 1695 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 852 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
101 editions published between 1695 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 852 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 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 to all people to consider their religion and ways, and to turn speedily to
the Lord by
William Penn(
)
28 editions published between 1694 and 1984 in English and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
28 editions published between 1694 and 1984 in English and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fruits of solitude : in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life. By William Penn by
William Penn(
)
54 editions published between 1775 and 1794 in English and held by 691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
54 editions published between 1775 and 1794 in English and held by 691 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(
)
29 editions published between 1672 and 2005 in English and held by 640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1672 and 2005 in English and held by 640 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(
)
29 editions published between 1684 and 1977 in English and held by 625 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
29 editions published between 1684 and 1977 in English and held by 625 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 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(
)
29 editions published between 1669 and 2005 in English and held by 620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1669 and 2005 in English and held by 620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Some fruits of solitude : in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life. Licens'd May 24. 1693 by
William Penn(
)
32 editions published between 1693 and 2005 in English and held by 617 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1693 and 2005 in English and held by 617 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(
)
34 editions published between 1702 and 1749 in English and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1702 and 1749 in English and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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(
)
35 editions published in 1687 in English and held by 590 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
35 editions published in 1687 in English and held by 590 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A brief account of the province of Pennsylvania, lately granted by the King, under the great seal of England to William Penn
and his heirs and assigns by
William Penn(
)
27 editions published between 1681 and 2006 in English and held by 575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1681 Pamphlet entitled "A Brief Account of the Province of Pennsylvania, lately granted by the King to William Penn and his heirs and assign." Included were the patent, and the King's declaration to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania
27 editions published between 1681 and 2006 in English and held by 575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1681 Pamphlet entitled "A Brief Account of the Province of Pennsylvania, lately granted by the King to William Penn and his heirs and assign." Included were the patent, and the King's declaration to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania
The frame of the government of the province of Pennsilvania in America : together with certain laws agreed upon in England
by the governour and divers free-men of the aforesaid province. To be further explained and confirmed there by the first Provincial
council and General assembly that shall be held, if they see meet by
William Penn(
)
30 editions published between 1682 and 2006 in English and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1682 and 2006 in English and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Dunn, Mary Maples Other Author Editor
- Whitehead, George 1636?-1723 Other Author
- Mead, William 1628-1713 Other
- Fox, George 1624-1691 Other Author
- Dunn, Richard S. Other Author Editor
- Keith, George 1639?-1716 Author
- Catholic Church
- Penn family
- Barclay, Robert 1648-1690 Other Author
- Murphy, Andrew R. 1967- Author Editor
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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.
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Pen̄, Guillaume 1644-1718
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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
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Vilijam Pen
Viljamas Penas
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W. P. (William Penn)
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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 (1644-1718)
William Penn esploratore britannico
William Penn gründete die Kolonie Pennsylvania
William Penn homme politique et un réformateur religieux, promoteur en Amérique du quakerisme, fondateur de la ville de Philadelphie
et de la Province de Pennsylvanie
William Penn político britânico
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