The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce V1: Ashes of the Beacon The Land Beyond the Blow (1909) is a book that compiles two of Ambrose Bierce's works. The first work, Ashes of the Beacon, is a collection of short stories that were originally published in newspapers and magazines. These stories are known for their dark and satirical humor, as well as their exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. The second work, The Land Beyond the Blow, is...