The Life, Times and Characteristics of John Bunyan: Author of the Pilgrim's Progress (Classic Reprint)

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He discovered much that was unknown or unnoticed hitherto, as well as much to enlarge and illustrate what is best known in the history of Bunyan. Whilst, therefore, the Work is partly experimental, it is chiefly biographical, and intended equally for the world and the Church. It claims, indeed, to be as complete a Life of Bunyan, as his own documents, or the tradi tions of his country, can furnish, at this late period for although as the ark Of his Remains lt has more pitch than paint upon it, and is rather Puritanical than fashionable in its shape: it is not ill stored with facts, nor overloaded with private Opinions. There are, indeed, both opinions and principles in it, and not few of them'; but they are neither creeping things in their form, nor uncatholic in their spirit. They are not ceremo nions; but they are never sectarian, except Protestant ism be so.

This Volume will be followed by a Standard Family Edition of the Pilgrim's Progress, from Bunyan's re vised text; and illustrated by old Prints or new Draw ings of its local Scenery, and with Notes. Chiefly from his own pen. Some of the Prints were intended for his Life; but only that of his Cottage could be fin ishod in time. When ready, however, they may be had, separately, to bind up with this Volume.

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