The Chariot Race From Ben-Hur (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163229095)

The Chariot Race from Ben-Hur is a thrilling excerpt from the classic novel by Lew Wallace. Set in ancient Rome, the story follows the journey of Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince who is betrayed by his childhood friend and sent to work as a slave in the galleys. After years of hardship, Ben-Hur escapes and seeks revenge on his former friend, Messala, by challenging him to a chariot race in front of the Emperor. The race is the highlight of the book, with Wallace's vivid descriptions of the intense competition, the daring maneuvers of the charioteers, and the brutal crashes that occur. The Chariot Race from Ben-Hur is a timeless tale of friendship, betrayal, and redemption, and a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, adventure, or epic tales of heroism.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.

Author: Lew Wallace
ISBN-10: 1163229091
ISBN-13: 9781163229095
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d