The Man and the Snake part 1
Ambrose Bierce (1839-1914)
Bierce was born in Ohio in 1839. He served as an officer in the Civil War, and in 1866 went to California,...
The Story of an Heir part 3
His affliction would have been insupportable, had not he been comforted by the daily visits and conversations of his friend. As they were one...
Victory over the Turks part 27
For these erring Bogomils believe that they can bear any suffering without feeling pain, as the angels forsooth will pluck them out of the...
St. John`s Eve part 13
He sat in the cottage as though nailed to the spot, with the sacks of gold at his feet. He grew averse to look...
The Story of an Heir part 4
I should have told my reader, that whilst Florio lived at the house of his foster-father he was always an acceptable guest in the...
St. John`s Eve part 14
She ran into the passage in her terror, but, on recovering herself a little, wished to help Peter. In vain! The door had slammed...
The Son and his Friends part 1
Juan Manuel (1380 – 1347)
Prince Don Juan, son of the Infant Don Manuel, was one of the earliest writers in the Spanish vernacular. He...
St. John`s Eve part 15
They chattered about this, that and the other among the rest about various marvels and strange things. Well, they saw something; it would have...
The Son and his Friends part 2
The History
“My Lord Conde Lucanor,” said Patronio, “a certain good man had a son; and among other matters which he advised, he enjoined him...
Rhodope Mountains – Legends and Reality
Today’s train of tour Bulgaria is leaving the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia (private tour Sofia), to travel to the Rhodope Mountains. It stops at...
