BEN HUR The Illustrated Ben-Hur (Two Volumes in One)

The Illustrated Ben-Hur (Two Volumes in One).

New York Bonanza Books

1978 thus First Edition of this Print.

Hardbound

 853 pages. This is a reprint of the 1901 issue of an edition first published in 1899 by Harper & Brothers under the title Ben-Hur. Printed with wide outer margins, which are decorated with over 800 black and white illustrations, plus some full page pictures. A tale set in Jerusalem during the early Christina era. The hero, Judah Ben-Hur, head of a rich Jewish family is sentenced to life at the galleys after being accused of attempting to assassinate the new Governor of Jerusalem. His fortune is confiscated; his mother and young sister walled up in prison, where they contract leprosy. An age-old tale of escape and revenge to which we add an encounter with Jesus, and we are witness to the crucifixion.

Ben-Hur A by Lew Wallace is one of the most popular and beloved 19th century American Novels.

This book is a tremendous read. It was as described and arrived promptly. The illustrations really add to it.

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