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Ambrose Bierce: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge 14 words

March 25, 2009 By Donna Marino (Rock Tavern, NY)
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short-story writer and satirist. Today, he is best known for his short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and his satirical dictionary, The Devil's Dictionary.

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