Essays on the Present Crisis in the Condition of the American Indians (1829)

Focusing on the plight of Native American communities in the 1820s, this collection of essays by William Penn highlights the social, economic, and political challenges they face. As a Quaker advocate for Native American rights, Penn critiques the government's failure to support these communities and addresses the detrimental effects of white settlement on their lands. The essays serve as a call to action for both policymakers and citizens to improve conditions and foster a more equitable society, making this work a significant critique of early American treatment of Indigenous peoples.