Lew Wallace (1827-1905) won fame for his novel, Ben-Hur , and for his negotiations with William H.
Where previous accounts have sought to discredit or defend Wallac.
And yet, as history and his own memoir tell us, Wallace would have traded all these accolades for a moment of military glory in the Civil War to save the Union.
He was a successful lawyer, a notable Indiana politician, and a capable military administrator.
Bonney, aka Billy the Kid, during the Lincoln County Wars of 1878-81.
Lew Wallace (1827-1905) won fame for his novel, Ben-Hur , and for his negotiations with William H