"A GROWLER" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows a man named John Horton, who has been hired to retrieve a growler of beer from a remote location. However, upon arriving at the location, he discovers that the growler is actually a dead body, and he must figure out what happened to it before he can return it to its owner. The story is known for its suspenseful and mysterious plot, as well as its use of vivid imagery and atmospheric setting.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1894 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Satire, Short Stories