General Lew Wallace

By Orison Swett Marden

Book Overview

""General Lew Wallace"" is a biography written by Orison Swett Marden, chronicling the life and accomplishments of Lew Wallace, a renowned American soldier and statesman. The book delves into Wallace's early life, his military career, and his time as a diplomat and politician. Marden explores Wallace's role in the American Civil War, including his involvement in the Battle of Shiloh and his appointment as a Union general. The book also examines Wallace's literary career, including his most famous work, ""Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ."" Throughout the biography, Marden provides insight into Wallace's character and motivations, painting a vivid picture of a complex and multifaceted individual who left an indelible mark on American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162819049
• ISBN13: 9781162819044
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"