David Fiske: 6 books

Ballston Spa History Walkaround describes a history walking tour of Ballston Spa, New York, which will take between one and two hours to make. The terrain is mostly easy, the buildings are remarkable, and the stories of past residents are intriguing. Author David Fiske has researched and written numerous local history articles about the region.

After exposing the public to a huckstered version of life in the West--via his Wild West Show featuring Buffalo Bill Cody--Nate Salsbury initiated a new production called "Black America." Black America set out not merely to entertain, but to educate the public about the lives blacks had...

Offers recipes and ideas for quick, easy and tasty meals that can be prepared by people with minimal culinary skills. The book’s "no fuss, no muss" approach minimizes the amount of time needed to wash dishes and pans afterward. Written in an informal, light-hearted tone, this book's easy-to-read,...

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. • For the first time, a book documents the full story of...

Kidnapping was a lucrative crime in antebellum America, and many American citizens—especially free blacks—were abducted for profit. This book reveals the untold stories of the captured. • Features portraits, sketches, and images of documents and newspaper articles related to kidnapping •...

Do you have a demon that you cannot get rid of? Has God tried to get your attention? God finally got my attention and showed me the way, the truth, and the life that set me free. Free from an addiction that was destroying me and my family and my friendships. I had gambled compulsively for ten years....