"The Quaker Colonies: A Chronicle of the Proprietors of the Delaware" by Sydney George Fisher is a historical narrative that explores the beginnings of Pennsylvania and other Quaker communities near the Delaware River. Readers will journey back to the early 1900s to discover William Penn's transformation from Oxford student to a leading figure in the Quaker movement, driven by the desire for religious freedom that led him and others to seek refuge in America. It details the oppression faced by Quakers in England and their subsequent quest to establish a colony based on their beliefs. Through the experiences of these communities, this chronicle highlights the religious and philosophical principles of Quakerism, emphasizing their dedication to peace, social justice, and the foundation of a unique society in the New World.
The Quaker Colonies: A Chronicle of the Proprietors of the Delaware
By Sydney George Fisher
Driven by religious persecution, a courageous group seeks to establish a peaceful haven across the ocean, where their ideals of equality and tolerance would shape a new society.
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About the AuthorSydney George Fisher was a United States lawyer and historian, and is best known for his work The True History of the American Revolution.
Sydney George Fisher was a United States lawyer and historian, and is best known for his work The True History of the American Revolution.
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