The American History a Day at A Time - October Edition presents the story behind the headlines. It is easy and fun to learn a lesson in colonial American history facts daily. If you have ever read those "This Day in History" listings, you may have been curious about the origins of these headlines. The short history stories in this collection of history stories are from the pioneer frontier period of American history. They include historical facts and events from the month of October. This December edition of historical American frontier events includes: October 04, 1648 - Peter Stuyvesant Establishes Americas First Volunteer Firemen October 15, 1660 - - Asser Levy Granted Butcher's License In New Amsterdam October 20, 1720 - Pirate Calico Jack Is Captured By the Royal Navy October 31, 1741 - Seaflower Arrives in Boston After Starvation Leads to Cannibalism Readers will enjoy these and twenty-seven more history lessons in American frontier history within the pages of this book. The American history series American History a Day at A Time - 2015 will include historical events from the pioneer era of frontier America and its origins. The series will include twelve books, one for each month of the year, forming a huge collection of daily historical facts and events in American frontier history. Expand your knowledge of frontier American history by reading a historical fact or event each day.