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ⓘ About Lew Wallace
Lew Wallace was a historical fiction author, governor, and lawyer. The author was born in Brookville, Indiana to Esther French Test Wallace and David Wallave in Brookville Indiana. When his mother died in 1934, Wallace married Zerelda Gray Sanders two years later. His father then served as the lieutenant governor and then governor of Indiana State over nine years in the 1930s. From a very early age, Wallace was known as a child that did not like school and for the most part the education he received was from private tutoring. He preferred fishing and hunting to sitting in classrooms and often dreamed of fame in battle and winning glory. Among his earliest memories was seeing his father looking dapper in his uniform while he studied at West Point.
All Book Series by Lew Wallace
The First Christmas from Ben-Hur
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 1899
Life and Public Services of Hon. Benjamin Harrison, President of the U.S.: With a Concise Biographical Sketch of Hon. Whitelaw Reid, Ex-Minister to France
Book 2 of 5 · published 1892
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lew Wallace?
Lew Wallace was a historical fiction author, governor, and lawyer. The author was born in Brookville, Indiana to Esther French Test Wallace and David Wallave in Brookville Indiana. When his mother died in 1934, Wallace married Zerelda Gray Sanders two years later.
Which Lew Wallace series should I start with?
Lew Wallace's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Fair God (1873).
How many books has Lew Wallace written?
Lew Wallace has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1873 and 1906. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels and Non-Fiction.
In what order should Lew Wallace's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 12 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Lew Wallace's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lew Wallace's 12 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (7 books); Non-Fiction (5 books).