Using a debt owed by King Charles II, William Penn traded away a fortune in order to acquire an American colony. Within his colony, Penn planted a great city - Philadelphia. This work features photographs, sidebars, and a chronology that shed lightMoreUsing a debt owed by King Charles II, William Penn traded away a fortune in order to acquire an American colony. Within his colony, Penn planted a great city - Philadelphia. This work features photographs, sidebars, and a chronology that shed light on the citys dynamic history.