But did you know that as a boy, he played hooky from school? He had been a Union general in the Civil War. The book is in good condition with light soiling and marks in places. Wallace’s own life made the adventures of Ben-Hur pale in comparison. Lew Wallace, Boy Writer Martha E. Schaaf Cathy Morrison (Illustrator) Patria Press Young Patriots Series $15.95 978-1-882859-05-4 The multi-talented Lew Wallace, a real-life descendant of John Paul Jones, often played hooky from school and got in trouble with his teachers for reasons young readers will appreciate. Lewis Wallace, byname Lew Wallace, (born April 10, 1827, Brookville, Indiana, U.S.—died February 15, 1905, Crawfordsville, Indiana), American soldier, lawyer, diplomat, and author who is principally remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur.. Summary. Lew Wallace, Writer: Ben-Hur. He served in the Mexican War, and afterwards became a lawyer and was elected to the state Senate. As it happens, the author was my great-great-grandfather, Lew Wallace, and I wrote this contemporary version of his novel. Governor, foreign minister, Civil War general, inventor, artist, and author, Lew Wallace spent his boyhood in the fields and rivers of his native Midwest. 1961, ex-library w/ typical markings/stamps/stickers. The binding is tight. Lew Wallace gained world-wide fame as the author of the bestselling novel Ben-Hur.But did you know that as a boy, he played hooky from school? The dustjacket has marks and soiling as you can see in pics. No odor. Lew Wallace gained world-wide fame as the author of the best-selling author of Ben-Hur . https://www.amazon.com/Lew-Wallace-Writer-Young-Patriots/dp/0672501201 Governor, foreign minister, Civil War general, inventor, artist and author, Lew Wallace spent his boyhood in the fields and rivers of his native Midwest. Lew Wallace: Boy Writer (Childhood of Famous Americans) by Martha E. Schaaf. The son of David Wallace, an Indiana governor and one-term U.S. congressman, Lew Wallace left school at 16 and became a copyist in the county … The author, soldier, diplomat, lawyer, politician, inventor, musician, and artist had a great story to tell. Lew Wallace’s autobiography was to be the crowning achievement for one of the most famous authors of the late 19th century. The son of the governor of Indiana, Lew Wallace lived in Indianapolis as a young boy. Lew Wallace, Boy Writer Martha E. Schaaf Cathy Morrison, Illustrator Patria Press Young Patriots Series (April 2001) $15.95 (112pp) 978-1-882859-05-4 The multi-talented Lew Wallace, a real-life descendant of John Paul Jones, often played hooky from school and got in trouble with his teachers for reasons young readers will appreciate. ... And General Lew Wallace Succumbs to Death Author … Along the way, I found out a great deal about my ancestor, how he came to write his masterpiece, and how it defined his faith. As a little girl, I was very proud of Lew. He served again in the Union army during the Civil War, reaching the rank of major general. Lew Wallace: An Autobiography, 1906. The world-famous novel of ancient times, Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ, was written by Lew Wallace, who grew up in the early 1800s roaming the fields and streams of... Free shipping over $10. Hardcover, no dustjacket. As an adult, Lew Wallace became a Civil War general, statesman, inventor, artist and the author of the best-selling novel Ben-Hur. Buy a cheap copy of Lew Wallace: Boy Writer book by Martha E. Schaaf. This is LEW WALLACE BOY WRITER. As a boy, Wallace had snuck into the stately Elston home to behold two domestic items unfamiliar to him: a sofa and a piano. Minor edge/handling wear, binding good. Dated 1961 and looks to be signed by the author. 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