General Lew Wallace

""General Lew Wallace"" is a biography written by Orison Swett Marden that explores the life of Lew Wallace, an American lawyer, soldier, and author who served as a Union general during the American Civil War. The book delves into Wallace's early life, his military career, and his achievements as an author, including his most famous work, ""Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ."" Marden also examines Wallace's political career, including his appointment as governor of the New Mexico Territory and his role in the trial of Billy the Kid. Through detailed research and analysis, Marden provides a comprehensive portrait of a fascinating figure in American history. This book is recommended for anyone interested in the Civil War, American politics, or the life and works of Lew Wallace.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: How They Succeeded, by Orison Swett Marden. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076615307X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.