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Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Gwinett Bierce was born in Ohio on June 24th 1842. He fought for the Union in the Civil War, prospected for gold, worked as a journalist for William Randolph Hearst and wrote short stories before disappearing into Mexico in 1914.

For a more detailed biography:

• Forked Tongue | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Bierce's Works:

• The Devil's Dictionary
• An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
• Can Such Things Be?
• My Favourite Murder

Film about Bierce:

• Old Gringo (Gregory Peck as Bierce)

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