Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated #11

This issue contains the complete story of General Lew Wallace's "Ben-Hur," which follows Ben-Hur's arrival at Antioch harbor where he encounters a ship bearing the wealthy merchant Simonides, whose family has mysteriously prospered despite the young son being caught in a murder plot against the Roman governor. The narrative then depicts the famous chariot race at the stadium in Antioch, where Ben-Hur, driving Arabian horses, faces off against Messala in a thrilling and dangerous competition that puts the Roman driver to shame. Additional stories advertised include "The Word of the Law," "The Cheating of Hadschi," and "Escape from a War Prison."