David Fiske

A new e-book describes a walking tour of the history-laden village of Ballston Spa, New York. The e-book, which readers can be access via their mobile devices and electronic readers, allows visitors to make their own self-guided tour.

The history-laden village of Ballston Spa, New York, is a charming place, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing walk. This new guidebook describes some of its historic structures, and gives fascinating stories of some of the village's past residents.

A program at the Saratoga Springs History Museum, "Solomon Northup: The Years after Twelve Years a Slave," will present the story of Solomon Northup, a free black man kidnapped from Saratoga Springs, New York in 1841.

Famed radio host Bob Steele was on Connecticut’s premier radio station, WTIC, for many years. His show included a feature he called “Tiddly Winks,” in which he read short, unusual news items from around the world.

Men sometimes must cook for themselves, and with loads of stuff to do, they don't want to spend hours fixing gourmet meals. (Nor do they want to spend much time cleaning up afterward!) This e-book offers ideas for quick, easy and tasty meals.

This presentation will include a summary of the story of Solomon Northup’s kidnapping in 1841, and his subsequent enslavement and rescue. Next, David Fiske will describe Northup's life after his return to the Saratoga/Glens Falls, New York, area.

David Fiske specializes in genealogy, document retrieval, and local history research in Saratoga, Washington, and Warren Counties in New York State.

Looking for a unique gift for that special someone? Choose one of the interesting and unusual scenic photographs offered for sale by David Fiske.

Due to a special available from lulu.com, the Abandoned on the Kennebec 2013 Calendar can be purchased online for just $7.15. This special, which is good through November 27, requires entry of Coupon Code DELIRITAS (must be in caps) when ordering.

Due to a special available from lulu.com, the New England Ghost Towns 2013 Calendar can be purchased online for just $7.15. This special, which is good through November 27, requires entry of Coupon Code DELIRITAS (must be in caps) when ordering.