Some Fruits of Solitude, in Reflections and Maxims, Relating to the Conduct of Human Life. in Two Parts. the Eighth Edition. - Softcover

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Library of Congress

W003494

Running title: Reflections and maxims. Attributed to William Penn in the Dicionary of national biography. "More fruits of solitude: being the second part of Reflections and maxims, relating to the conduct of human life."--[6], 108 p. at end, with separate title page.

Newport, Rhode-Island : Printed by James Franklin, at the town-school-house, 1749. [12],158,[14],108,[2]p. ; 12°

Penn founded Pennsylvania as a "Holy Experiment" under Charles II. He was a well-known proponent of religious freedom and tolerance in England and parts of Europe, specifically as a Quaker. His convictions landed him in jail serveral times. He wrote No Cross, No Crown while imprisoned in the Tower of London. As is the case with most who carry the truth of the gospel so passionately, he spent much time in prison for what he believed.