Description

""The Penns and Peningtons of the Seventeenth Century, in Their Domestic and Religious Life"" is a historical book written by Maria Webb and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of the Penn and Penington families during the 17th century, exploring their domestic and religious practices. The Penn family is particularly well-known for their connection to William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, while the Penington family were prominent Quakers in England during the same period. Webb's book draws on primary sources such as letters, journals, and other documents to provide an intimate portrait of these families, including their relationships, beliefs, and daily routines. The book also touches on broader historical events, such as the English Civil War and the rise of the Quaker movement. Overall, ""The Penns and Peningtons of the Seventeenth Century"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two influential families during a pivotal period in English and American history.Illustrated By Original Family Letters, Also Incidental Notices Of Their Friend Thomas Ellwood, With Some Of His Unpublished Verses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.