This book is a collection of historical stories and anecdotes related to the early days of Fitchburg, Massachusetts and the surrounding area. It includes tales of local characters, notable events, and interesting incidents from the town's past. Written by a well-known Fitchburg historian and newspaper editor, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this area of Massachusetts. 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.