A Baffled Ambuscade by Ambrose Bierce
"A Baffled Ambuscade" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows a group of Union soldiers who are on a mission to capture a Confederate spy. However, they soon find themselves ambushed by the spy and his accomplices, leading to a series of unexpected events. Throughout the story, Bierce explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the unpredictability of war.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1873 · Genre: Short Stories, Western, Historical Fiction · 908 words
First lines
CONNECTING Readyville and Woodbury was a good, hard turnpike nine or ten miles long. Readyville was an outpost of the Federal army at Murfreesboro; Woodbury had the same relation to the Confederate army at Tullahoma. For months after the big battle at Stone River these outposts were in constant quarrel, most of the trouble occurring, naturally, on the turnpike mentioned, between detachments of cavalry. Sometimes the infantry and artillery took a hand in the game by way of showing their good-will.
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Genres
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories written by Ambrose Bierce.
- Western — The stories are set in the American West during the Civil War and post-Civil War periods.
- Historical Fiction — The book takes place during historical events, specifically the American Civil War.
- Adventure — The stories often feature characters embarking on dangerous missions or conflicts.
Tags
mystery · thriller · suspense · detective · crime · adventure · historical · fiction · classic · literature · american · western
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1873 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Western, Historical Fiction, Adventure, War
- Length: 908 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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