Curiosities of the Old Lotto is the first book in the Old Time series by Henry M. Brooks, which examines the history of lotteries gleaned from old newspapers in Boston and Salem, Massachusetts. In this edition, the author paid special attention to strange and interesting facts related to the lotteries of that time. The book reveals not only the historical context of lotteries, but also helps to better understand the socio-cultural aspects of American life in the 19th century. Curiosities of the Old Lotto is a fascinating study that sheds light on little-known aspects of the past and expands our understanding of the history of lotteries.