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192 pp.
| Lerner/Millbrook |
September, 1998 |
LibraryISBN 0-7613-0355-3$$22.40
(3)
YA
Penn's fame in history is largely related to being the founder of the Quaker colony that became the state of Pennsylvania, but this accurate and well-written account delves into many aspects of his family life and the rich historical tapestry of the seventeenth century--in both England and America. Black-and-white reproductions of portraits and paintings accompany the informative text. Bib., ind.