Stories of the Old West

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist.

John Griffith London (born John Griffith Chaney; January 12, 1876 – November 22, 1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first writers to become a worldwide celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction. His most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush...

John D. Seelye is a scholar whose work often explores the darker, more complex corners of American literature. He's particularly known for his insightful studies of Edgar Allan Poe, including his writings on Arthur Gordon Pym and Benito Cereno. If you enjoy deep dives into classic American tales, Seelye's perspective is a must-read.

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a prolific American author and humorist. Twain is best known for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), which has been called "the Great American Novel", and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). He is extensively quoted. Twain was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain