The Jebel es Zubleh is a mountain fifty miles and more in length, and so narrow that its tracery on the map gives it a likeness to a caterpillar crawling from the south to the north. Standing on its red-and-white cliffs, and looking off under the path of the rising sun, one sees only the Desert of Arabia, where the east winds, so hateful to vinegrowers of Jericho, have kept their playgrounds since the beginning. Its feet are well covered by sands tossed from the Euphrates, there to lie, fo...

Lew Wallace: Collected Works showcases the profound literary talents of a man whose contributions transcended mere storytelling. This anthology encompasses Wallace's diverse writings, from the historical novel Ben-Hur, which intricately weaves themes of redemption and faith within the context of Roman imperialism, to various works reflecting his rich engagement with themes of morality, governance, and the human condition. The literary style employed by Wallace is characterized by its vivid...

Called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century," Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ was a best-seller in the 1880s, eclipsing the sales of Uncle Tom's Cabin and, later, Gone With the Wind to become the best-selling American novel of all time. The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Parallel with Judah's narrative ...

Ben-Hur is a story of two very different heroes. Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. When Ben-Hur saves the fleet captain from drowning after his ship is sunk in a fight with pirates, that officer adopts him as son and heir. With Roman training, Ben-Hur distinguishes himself in the arena...

Silver mining was a hot topic in the mid nineteenth century, with one discovery following another in the western United States. Across the border in Mexico the mines were much older, and not being worked with the modern methods of US mining. This is a mid nineteenth century tour of some of those mines.

In "The Fair God, or: The Last of the 'Tzins," Lew Wallace crafts a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of the Aztec Empire during the tumultuous period of Spanish conquest. Through a blend of rich, vivid prose and meticulous attention to historical detail, Wallace transports readers to a world teeming with cultural intricacies and moral dilemmas. The novel interrogates themes of faith, sacrifice, and the clash between civilizations, showcasing the internal and external conflicts...

In "The Fair God, or: The Last of the 'Tzins," Lew Wallace delivers a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of the fall of the Aztec Empire. The narrative intricately weaves themes of love, honor, and cultural conflict, showcasing Wallace's penchant for rich descriptions and character depth. Employing a vivid, romantic prose style, Wallace immerses the reader in the tumultuous landscape of Mesoamerica, where indigenous beliefs converge with the encroaching Spanish conquest, ul...

In first century Judaea, Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is betrayed by his childhood friend Messala and sentenced to life as a Roman slave. When, during a pirate attack in the Aegean, Ben-Hur saves the life of a galley commander, his fortunes improve and he returns to Galilee a free man. There, his quest for vengeance turns into insurrection, but his life is transformed when he witnesses Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist.Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, the best-selling nove...

According to Wikipedia: "Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 February 15, 1905) was a lawyer, governor, Union general in the American Civil War, American statesman, and author, best remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ… Wallace's most notable service came in July 1864, at the Battle of Monocacy, part of the Valley Campaigns of 1864... Wallace participated in the military commission trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators as well as the court-martial of ...

A proud first century Jew, Judah Ben Hur is wrongly sent to the galleys through a bizarre quirk of fate and betrayal by his best friend, the Roman noble Messala. Miraculously, Judah Ben Hur returns to Palestine an honored Roman citizen, bringing with him a ravenous appetite for settling old scores and toppling a government. In reality, Judah is doomed to destroy his own hardening soul, unless he can come to grips with someone more powerful than his hatred: Jesus Christ.

This book contains the complete novels of Lew Wallace - The Fair God - Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ - The Prince of India; or, Why Constantinople Fell

The novel tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince living during the time of Jesus Christ. Set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, the narrative follows Judah's journey from his idyllic life in Jerusalem to his unjust enslavement, his quest for revenge against his childhood friend Messala, and his eventual encounter with Jesus.Through Judah's experiences, the novel explores themes of faith, redemption, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love. It offers a portrayal ...