This book brings to life the often-forgotten stories of colonial America. James Bonwick's collection of curious facts provides a unique glimpse into the daily lives and customs of early Americans. From amusing anecdotes to shocking revelations, this book is full of surprises. History buffs and casual readers alike will find something to love in this charming and informative work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.