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During my year, I committed to the bit, as my kids say. I devoured 18th century books about politics. I talked about the Constitution with friends over tankards of ale. But I also dressed the part.

The woman agreed and replied: "I didn't know what to make of it, if I'm honest." He asked the woman when she believed the book was made, and she guessed the 18th century. Matthew confirmed she was ...