Settling America - A Pioneer History of America has one history lesson a day in the settlement of early America. This September edition covers the historical events of August. Early American history and its origins is a fascinating story. The pioneers carved a nation from the North American frontier. Settling the American frontier was not easy. It involved hardships, disease and enduring harsh weather in a raw wilderness. This frontier history includes the following stories: September 03, 1774 - Connecticut Receives News - Boston Attacked - 20,000 Men Assemble to Fight September 06, 1628 - Puritans land at Salem, Massachusetts September 17, 1755 - Washington Appointed Colonel Virginia Regiment September 25, 1723 - Ben Franklin Runs Away from Boston September 30, 1630 - First execution in British North America