The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 02: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

By Ambrose Bierce. THE COLLECTED WORKS OF AMBROSE BIERCE VOLUME II IN THE MIDST OF LIFE TALES OF SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS Originally Published 1909 PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION Denied existence by the chief publishing houses of the country, this book owes itself to Mr. E.L.G. Steele, merchant, of this city. In attesting Mr. Steele's faith in his judgment and his friend, it will serve its author's main and best ambition. A.B. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 1891. CONTENTS A HORSEMAN IN THE SKY 15 AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK B