Quaker Ben: A Tale Of Colonial Pennsylvania In The Days Of Thomas Penn (1911)

""Quaker Ben: A Tale of Colonial Pennsylvania in the Days of Thomas Penn"" is a historical fiction novel written by Henry Christopher McCook and published in 1911. The story is set in colonial Pennsylvania during the time of Thomas Penn, the son of William Penn, the founder of the colony. The protagonist of the story is a young Quaker boy named Ben, who is raised in a strict Quaker community and faces many challenges as he navigates life in the rapidly changing colony. The novel explores themes of religious tolerance, political upheaval, and the struggle for freedom in early America. Through Ben's experiences, the reader is given a glimpse into the daily life and customs of the Quaker community, as well as the broader historical context of colonial Pennsylvania. Overall, ""Quaker Ben"" is a compelling and informative work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on colonial America.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.