A hellishly beautiful gift! Few have described the world with the same scornful, sarcastic, and politically incorrect flair as Ambrose Bierce. In witty entries from A for "Occident" to Z for "Cynic," he explains the course of events through the lens of a hardened pessimist. This deluxe edition, featuring a black velvet cover and red foil embossing, promises many hours of devilishly good entertainment! In compiling his misanthropisms, "Bitter Bierce" exercised pure whimsy. Thus, in the translation, "Bride" is followed by "Purgative," "Conduct" by "Deceit," and "Archbishop" by "Donkey." Bierce's mockery targets social, political, and character flaws, with his scorn aimed at those in power and authorities of every conceivable caliber. With well over 1000 entries, this edition presents a classic work.