https://pressroom.prlog.org/dfiske/ About David Fiske - Research and writing services. For-hire genealogist with focus on Saratoga County, Warren County, and Washington County in New York State. Author of Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery. https://www.prlog.org/12930867-50-years-ago-filming-in-ballston-spa-of-the-way-we-were.html Upcoming Free Historical Talk and Walk in Ballston Spa, New YorkMon, 29 Aug 2022 20:06:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12917247-lecture-the-kidnapping-of-free-citizens-before-the-civil-war.html Author David Fiske will lecture on this topic as part of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library's First Friday: series. The June 3rd program will begin at 10:30 am ET.Fri, 13 May 2022 19:00:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12619976-david-fiske-acknowledged-as-expert-on-solomon-northup.html Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has called Fiske "Northup's current and most devoted biographer."Tue, 14 Feb 2017 23:43:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12534932-author-to-sign-book-about-people-sold-into-slavery.html David Fiske will be signing copies of his latest book, Solomon Northup’s Kindred: The Kidnapping of Free Citizens before the Civil War, at the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, on Saturday, March 12, 2016, 3 pm.Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:06:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12419815-author-to-give-presentations-at-tuckahoe-churchs-black-history-month-event.html David Fiske, co-author of a complete biography of Solomon Northup, will give two presentations at the Black History Month Brunch being put on by the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Tuckahoe, New York on February 28, 2015.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:27:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12388426-solomon-northup-researcher-to-speak-at-glens-falls-book-fair.html David Fiske, co-author of Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave, will be one of the authors participating in the Glens Falls Chronicle Autumn Leaves Book Fair on November 2, 2014.Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:52:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12374216-author-to-give-free-ballston-spa-walking-tours.html On Sunday, October 12, short walking tours of the history-laden village of Ballston Spa, New York will be led by local author David FiskeMon, 22 Sep 2014 16:27:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12373057-author-to-talk-about-solomon-northup-the-main-character-in-oscar-winning-film-12-years-slave.html On October 4, 2014, author David Fiske will talk about Solomon Northup at the Holyoke Public Library in Holyoke, Massachusetts.Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:18:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12312620-author-to-talk-about-anne-northup-wife-of-solomon-northup.html David Fiske, co-author of a biography of Solomon Northup, will give a presentation in Schenectady, New York, about the life of Anne Northup. The story of her husband's wrongful enslavement was the basis of the Oscar-winning film: 12 Years a Slave.Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:05:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12297383-new-book-tells-full-story-of-the-fascinating-madame-sherri.html The ruins of Madame Sherri’s "castle," a custom-made house she had built in rural New Hampshire has piqued the curiosity of many people through the years. Who was this woman? Why did she come here? What was her story?Wed, 19 Mar 2014 03:04:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12294663-talk-on-solomon-northup-the-main-character-in-oscar-winning-film-12-years-slave.html On March 29, 2014, author David Fiske will talk about Solomon Northup at the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland, Massachusetts.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 20:28:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12293874-new-book-provides-look-at-abandoned-places-along-maines-kennebec-river.html Forgotten on the Kennebec: Abandoned Places and Quirky People, by David Fiske, provides the stories of sites that were once scenes of human activity, but are now abandoned.Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:26:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12292607-author-to-talk-about-kidnapping-12-years-slaves-solomon-northup-and-anne-northup.html David Fiske, co-author of a complete biography of Solomon Northup, will speak at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, New York, on March 25. Northup’s story of wrongful enslavement was the basis of the Oscar-winning film “12 Years a Slave.”Sat, 08 Mar 2014 05:05:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12271799-david-fiske-to-discuss-solomon-northup-on-forget-me-not-hour-online-radio-program.html Northup biographer David Fiske will join host Jane E. Wilcox to talk about the book he co-authored, Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave.Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:10:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12266265-black-history-talk-kidnapped-black-new-yorkers-caught-in-the-slave-trade.html Under slavery in America, it was not only the slaves who suffered. Free blacks were at risk of being kidnapped and sold as slaves, as in the case of Solomon Northup.Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:28:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12250282-now-for-kindle-complete-biography-of-solomon-northup.html Now available for Kindle: a companion to Solomon Northup's narrative, Twelve Years A Slave. This work presents fascinating new information about the 1841 kidnapping, 1853 rescue, and pre- and post-slavery life of Solomon Northup.Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:12:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12229613-new-book-slavery-on-stage-tells-story-of-nate-salsburys-black-anerica-show.html A new e-book, Slavery on Stage: Black Stereotypes and Opportunities in Nate Salsbury’s “Black Anerica” Show, describes Nate Salsbury's production called "Black America."Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:36:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12228525-david-fiske-to-read-from-books-about-freed-slave-solomon-northup.html David Fiske will be reading from a book he co-authored, titled Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave, at the Spring Street Gallery in Saratoga Springs, New York, on October 28, 7:30 pm.Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:44:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12208610-talk-on-solomon-northup-the-main-character-in-12-years-slave-film.html In anticipation of the screening of the film Twelve Year's a Slave at this year's Telluride By the Sea Film Festival, David Fiske will talk about Solomon Northup, the man behind the memoir of the same name.Wed, 11 Sep 2013 05:30:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12201449-new-full-biography-of-solomon-northup-released.html A companion to the classic African-American autobiographical narrative, Twelve Years A Slave, this work presents fascinating new information about the 1841 kidnapping, 1853 rescue, and pre- and post-slavery life of Solomon Northup.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:48:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12181656-book-provides-virtual-walking-tour-of-ballston-spa-new-york.html 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.Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:56:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12151195-new-book-describes-historical-walking-tour-of-ballston-spa-new-york.html 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.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:31:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12103583-history-program-will-reveal-story-of-solomon-northup.html 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.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:43:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12096359-history-winks-blog-features-interesting-snippets-of-history.html 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.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:25:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12090769-inexpensive-book-helps-men-with-ideas-for-quick-and-easy-meals.html 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.Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:41:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12069958-black-history-program-solomon-northup-the-years-after-twelve-years-slave.html 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.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:42:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12054790-david-fiske-offers-genealogy-research-and-writing-services.html David Fiske specializes in genealogy, document retrieval, and local history research in Saratoga, Washington, and Warren Counties in New York State.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:20:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12034949-christmas-gift-idea-interesting-unusual-photos-of-sites-in-new-england-and-new-york.html Looking for a unique gift for that special someone? Choose one of the interesting and unusual scenic photographs offered for sale by David Fiske.Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:02:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12029570-bargain-abandoned-on-the-kennebec-2013-calendar.html 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.Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:59:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12029562-bargain-new-england-ghost-towns-2013-calendar.html 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.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:36:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12024440-price-reduction-for-new-england-ghost-towns-2013-calendar.html The calendar features stunning photographs of abandoned places – "ghost towns" – in all six New England states. At the reduced price of just $14.39, it makes a very affordable holiday gift for that New England aficionado you know!Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:15:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12024419-price-reduction-for-abandoned-on-the-kennebec-2013-calendar.html This calendar features stunning photographs of abandoned places located on Maine’s Kennebec River. At the reduced price of $14.39, it makes a very affordable holiday gift for friends and family who are lovers of Maine.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:57:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12006877-twelve-years-slave-researcher-to-attend-glens-falls-book-fair.html David Fiske, author of Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery, will be one of the authors participating in Autumn Leaves: the Glens Falls Chronicle Book Fair.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:13:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12005755-easy-meals-for-lazy-guys-author-to-attend-glens-falls-book-fair.html David Fiske, author of Easy Meals for Lazy Guys (uh, Make that “Busy” Guys), will be one of the authors participating in Autumn Leaves: the Glens Falls Chronicle Book Fair.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:58:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11968934-interesting-and-unusual-photographs-feature-sites-in-new-england-and-new-york.html An assortment of interesting and unusual scenic photographs is now offered for sale by David Fiske. The photographs were taken over the last several years, during Mr. Fiske's travels in the New England states and New York.Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:09:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11952791-new-book-makes-cooking-easy-for-men.html Men sometimes have to cook for themselves, and with loads of stuff to do, they don't always want to spend hours fixing gourmet meals. (Nor do they want to spend a lot of time cleaning up afterward!)Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:28:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11951728-abandoned-on-the-kennebec-2013-calendar-available.html The calendar features stunning photographs of abandoned places located on Maine’s Kennebec River.Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:19:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11948541-new-england-ghost-towns-2013-calendar-available.html The calendar features stunning photographs of abandoned places - "ghost towns" - in all six New England states.Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:38:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11945066-college-men-can-use-book-of-quick-and-easy-meals.html Many college-bound men will soon find they’ll have to cook for themselves, and with loads of stuff to do, they don't always want to spend hours fixing gourmet meals. (Nor do they want to spend a lot of time cleaning up afterward!)Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:10:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11943485-new-book-helps-men-with-ideas-for-quick-and-easy-meals.html Men sometimes have to cook for themselves, and with loads of stuff to do, they don't always want to spend hours fixing gourmet meals. (Nor do they want to spend a lot of time cleaning up afterward!) This new book will help!Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:20:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11921741-david-fiske-to-speak-at-2012-solomon-northup-day-festivities.html David Fiske will be speaking at the 2012 Solomon Northup Day festivities, July 21st, in Saratoga Springs, New York.Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:26:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11896285-david-fiske-to-read-from-book-about-freed-slave-solomon-northup.html David Fiske will be reading from his book, Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery at the 2012 Festival of Writers, in Rensselaerville, New York. The festival takes place the last weekend in July.Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:16:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11896154-solomon-northup-birthday-special.html Celebrate the 205th anniversary of Solomon Northup's birth with a limited-time discount on the purchase of the book, Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery (2012), by David Fiske.Sun, 10 Jun 2012 04:40:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11883114-historical-talk-on-solomon-northup-local-man-rescued-from-slavery.html "What Happened to Solomon Northup?" will be the topic of a historical talk at the Fort Edward Art Center, in Fort Edward, New York, on June 21, 2012 at 7:30 pm. The Art Center is located at 83 Broadway. The free program is open to the public.Thu, 24 May 2012 03:47:37 GMT