Penn, William 1644-1718

Overview

Works:	2,561 works in 7,262 publications in 3 languages and 111,373 library holdings
Genres:	History Sources Biography Records and correspondence Apologetic works Trials, litigation, etc Controversial literature Devotional literature Quotations Archives
Subject Headings:	Pioneers Quakers
Roles:	Editor, Other, Former owner, Dedicatee, Composer, Lyricist, Cartographer, Honoree, Creator
Classifications:	F152.2, 974.8

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Publications about William Penn

Publications by William Penn

Publications by William Penn, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about William Penn

William Penn : a biography by Catherine Owens Peare ( Book )
William Penn : politics and conscience by Mary Maples Dunn ( Book )
Some fruits of solitude in reflections and maxims by William Penn ( )
Peaceable kingdom lost the Paxton Boys and the destruction of William Penn's holy experiment by Kevin Kenny ( )
More fruits of solitude relating to the conduct of human life by William Penn ( )

William Penn by Harry Emerson Wildes ( Book )
The story of William Penn by Aliki ( Book )
William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania, 1680-1684 : a documentary history ( Book )
William Penn's "holy experiment" : the founding of Pennsylvania, 1681-1701 by Edwin B Bronner ( Book )
Penn by Elizabeth Gray Vining ( Book )
William Penn and early Quakerism by Melvin B Endy ( Book )
The papers of William Penn by William Penn ( Book )
William Penn, the politician: his relations with the English Government by Joseph E Illick ( Book )
The life of William Penn; with selections from his correspondence and auto-biography by Samuel M Janney ( Book )
William Penn; apostle of dissent by Hans Fantel ( Book )
The peoples antient and just liberties asserted in the tryal of William Penn and William Mead at the sessions held at the Old-Baily in London the first, third, fourth, and fifth of Sept. 70, against the most arbitrary procedure of that court by William Penn ( Book )
Memoirs of the private and public life of William Penn who settled the state of Pennsylvania, and founded the city of Philadelphia by Thomas Clarkson ( Book )
The King & the Quaker; a study of William Penn and James II by Vincent Buranelli ( Book )
Brotherly love by Daniel Hoffman ( Book )
The World of William Penn ( Book )

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Most widely held works by William Penn

No cross, no crown a discourse showing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ and that the denyal of self and daily bearing of Christ's cross is the alone way to the rest and kingdom of God : to which are added the living and dying testimonies of divers persons of fame and learning in favour of this treatise by William Penn ( Book )
189 editions published between 1669 and 2011 in English and Norwegian and held by 1,582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Some fruits of solitude in reflections and maxims by William Penn ( Book )
136 editions published between 1693 and 2012 in English and held by 1,563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The aphorisms of the founder of Pennsylvania published anonymously so as not to be reimprisoned for disloyalty epitomize the simple Quaker truths upon which the Republic would be based

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 ( )
126 editions published between 1726 and 2005 in English and held by 1,472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

No cross, no crown a discourse shewing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ; and that the denial of self, and daily bearing of Christ's cross, is the alone way to the rest and kingdom of God. To which are added, the living and dying testimonies of many persons ... In two parts. By William Penn by William Penn ( )
157 editions published between 1669 and 2005 in English and held by 1,410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Primitive Christianity revived by William Penn ( )
73 editions published between 1696 and 2005 in English and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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 ( Book )
90 editions published between 1694 and 2010 in English and held by 1,047 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

Fruits of solitude in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life. By William Penn by William Penn ( )
60 editions published between 1775 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tender counsel and advice by way of epistle to all those who are sensible of their day of visitation and who have received the call of the Lord by the light and spirit of His Son in their hearts to partake of the great salvation, wherever scattered throughout the world : faith, hope and charity which overcome the world be multiplied among you by William Penn ( )
48 editions published between 1695 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The witness of William Penn by William Penn ( Book )
6 editions published between 1957 and 1980 in English and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A letter to Mr. Penn with his answer by William Popple ( Book )
33 editions published between 1648 and 1985 in English and held by 730 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poppel's letter, which is published unsigned, gives friendly advice to Penn regarding his relation with the court, etc

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 ( )
21 editions published between 1694 and 2005 in English and held by 622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The political writings of William Penn by William Penn ( Book )
7 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Fruits of solitude in reflections and maxims relating to the conduct of human life. by William Penn ( Book )
56 editions published between 1775 and 2009 in English and held by 510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The papers of William Penn by William Penn ( )
4 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 508 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 ( Book )
13 editions published between 1693 and 1699 in English and held by 493 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A journal or historical account of the life, travels, sufferings, Christian experiences and labour of love in the work of the ministry of that ancient, eminent and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, George Fox by George Fox ( Book )
35 editions published between 1694 and 1840 in English and held by 476 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 ( Book )
36 editions published between 1693 and 1983 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Three letters tending to demonstrate how the security against al future persecution for religion lys in the abolishment of the present penal laws and tests, and in the establishment of a new law for universal liberty of conscience by William Penn ( Book )
18 editions published in 1688 in English and held by 414 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 ( Book )
20 editions published between 1687 and 1980 in English and held by 396 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The rise and progress of the people called Quakers by William Penn ( Book )
37 editions published between 1834 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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