Gold, n . A yellow metal greatly prized for its co

Gold, n . A yellow metal greatly prized for its convenience in the various kinds of robbery known as trade. The word was formerly spelled “God”—the l was inserted to distinguish it from the name of another and inferior deity.

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Ambrose Bierce

1842-06-24 — 1914 · condado de Meigs

Ambrose Bierce was an American writer, journalist, poet, and satirist. Known for his dark and biting humor, Bierce served in the American Civil War, where he was wounded multiple times. His combat experience profoundly influenced his work, especially his tales of war and the macabre.