John Bunyan’s Fame as of 1911

The Pilgrim’s Progress, which has been translated into 71 languages and has passed through more editions [and printings] than any other book except the Bible, originally appeared in 1678.  A second edition came out in the same year, and a third edition [appeared] in 1679.  Bunyan made numerous additions to the second and third editions.  [...]

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The Beginning of a Famous Book

As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den, and laid me down in that place to sleep; and, as I slept, I dreamed a dream.  I dreamed, and, behold, I saw a man clothed with rags, standing in a certain place, with his face [...]

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