The Devil's Dictionary is a hilarious satire from one of the most brilliant and incisive writers of all time —Ambrose Bierce.

Sixteen dark and vivid selections by great satirist and short-story writer. "A Horseman in the Sky," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "Chickamauga," "A Son of the Gods," "What I Saw of Shiloh," "Four Days in Dixie" and 10 more. Masterly tales offer... [More...]

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

What happens when a wit like Ambrose Bierce sets out to one-up Aesop? Lots ofgood weird fun for readers.

Here are 24 tales of the weird by Ambrose Bierce, renowned master of the macabre.

Large Format for easy reading. Cynical but humorous collection of sardonic aphorisms and epigrams from Ambrose Bierce's famous column 'The Prattler'.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Here are eight stories from master American writers of the 19th century. They vary from sinister tales by Ambrose Bierce and a reflective moment in the life of a woman without children, forced to look after children, to classic short stories by O. Henry and... [More...]