King James Bible 1611
Overview
The authorized English Bible printed by Robert Barker in 1611, the work of 47 scholars in six companies. Its cadences shaped English literature for four centuries. The first edition, the great He Bible with its misprint in Ruth, is the most collected printed book in the language.
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