Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - Circa 1914) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. He wrote the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and compiled a satirical lexicon, The Devil's Dictionary. His style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, impossible events and the theme of war. In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. While traveling with rebel troops, he disappeared without a trace. In this book: The Devil's Dictionary An Occurrence at Owl Creek The Damned Thing Fantastic Fables In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians The Cynic's Word Book Black Beetles in Amber Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories Can Such Things Be? The Parenticide Club An occurrence at owl Creek Bridge