Settling America - A Pioneer History of America - April Edition has one history story a day in the settlement of colonial America. This edition covers the historical events Settling America - A Pioneer History of America has one history lesson a day in the settlement of early America. This April edition covers the historical events of April. The stories include both famous historical events and many little known, obscure facts. This frontier history includes the following articles about America's origins: April 1, 1698 - Captain Kidd Arrives Madagascar April 9, 1754 - Slave Girl Priscilla Begins Her Horrible Journey April 12, 1755 - Ben Franklin Receives Letter Describing Death by Tapeworm April 26, 1655 - Pirate "Black Sam" Bellamy Goes Down With His Ship April 29, 1483 - Gran Canaria Conquered By the Kingdom Of Castile of January. Early American history 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: