William Penn books in order
English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, early Quaker and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania
- Lived
- 1644–1718
- Country
- England
- Books
- 8
William Penn published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Quakerism, a New Nick-name for Old Christianity (1672). The best-known is Some Fruits of Solitude (1693).
Updated September 2026
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Some Fruits of Solitude
William Penn's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Own Account of the Lenni Lenape or Delaware Indians (1683)
Some Fruits of Solitude (1693)
No Cross, No Crown (1694)
Fruits of a Father's Love (1760)
Other books in order
Quakerism, a New Nick-name for Old Christianity (1672)
Primitive Christianity Revived in the Faith and Practice of the People Called Quakers (1696)
Primitive Christianity Revived (1702)
A Collection of the Works of William Penn (1726)
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About William Penn
William Penn was an English writer, theologian, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania. An advocate of democracy and religious freedom, Penn was known for his amicable relations and successful treaties with the Lenape native peoples who had resided in present-day Pennsylvania before European colonisation there.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Penn FAQ
- How many books has William Penn written?
- William Penn published 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Penn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Some Fruits of Solitude.
- What is William Penn's last book?
- No Cross, No Crown (1694).
- What is William Penn's most famous book?
- Some Fruits of Solitude (1693) is William Penn's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Penn's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by William Penn are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.