At last, in 1611, was made, under the auspices of King James, the famous King James version; and this is the great literary monument of the English language. (Lafcadio Hearn)

At last, in 1611, was made, under the auspices of King James, the famous King James version; and this is the great literary monument of the English language.

Lafcadio Hearn

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