Lives Of Edward Preble And William Penn

The book ""Lives of Edward Preble and William Penn"" by Jared Sparks is a comprehensive biographical work that chronicles the lives and achievements of two prominent figures in American history. The first part of the book is dedicated to the life of Edward Preble, a naval officer who played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. The author describes Preble's early life, his military career, and his leadership during the naval battles against the Barbary pirates.The second part of the book focuses on the life of William Penn, the founder of the Pennsylvania colony and a leading advocate for religious freedom and tolerance. The author provides a detailed account of Penn's upbringing, his conversion to Quakerism, and his efforts to establish a colony where individuals of different faiths could live together in peace.Throughout the book, the author explores the personal and professional challenges that both Preble and Penn faced, as well as their contributions to American history. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Overall, ""Lives of Edward Preble and William Penn"" is a fascinating and informative work that sheds light on two important figures in American history.Preble Was A Prominent Naval Officer, Figuring Largely In The Actions Against Tripoli. Penn, Of Course, Founded Pennsylvania.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.