The Land Beyond the Blow

Ambrose Bierce, born Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce on June 24, 1842, in Meigs County, Ohio, was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. He is best known for his short story 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' as well as his satirical lexicon 'The Devil's Dictionary'. His vocation for writing is marked by his grim style, sardonic views, and the seamless mingling ...