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|  | | Ballston Spa History Walkaround: Guide, Historic Places, Interesting People
The history-laden village of Ballston Spa, New York, is a charming place, perfect for a peaceful and relaxing walk. This guidebook describes some of its historic structures, and gives the fascinating stories of some of the village's past residents. Author David Fiske has researched and written numerous local history articles about the region.
| |  | | Forgotten on the Kennebec: Abandoned Places and Quirky People
A look at places along Maine's Kennebec River that were once scenes of human activity, but now abandoned. Included are Fort Popham and its overlooked companion, Fort Baldwin; the deserted village of Perkins, on Swan Island; and the stately stone buildings of the Federal arsenal at Augusta.
Some of the inhabitants of these sites are profiled: a career army sergeant who went to prison for killing a college student; a quirky doctor whose family resided on a picturesque island; and an army ordnance expert, whose family experienced a tragedy at Augusta, Maine. Designed to encourage visits to the sites by readers, driving directions and a walking guide are included for each "ghost town." Includes full-color photographs, taken by the author. | |  | | Slavery on Stage: Black Stereotypes and Opportunities.in Black America Show
Following the final run of his Wild West Show, Nate Salsbury initiated a new production called "Black America." The new show, though somewhat patronizing, gave many African Americans a foot in the door for careers in show business, and increased public awareness of their many skills and talents.
| |  | | Solomon Northup's Kindred: Kidnapping of Free Citizens before the Civil War
Numerous people were kidnapped and sold into slavery, as was Solomon Northup (12 Years a Slave). This book explains how and why it happened, and tells about some of the victims.
Features portraits, sketches, and images of documents and newspaper articles related to kidnapping.
Identifies the numerous factors that led to the lucrative business of kidnapping.
Describes the physical and psychological subduing of victims.
Includes the perspectives of those who tried to help: educators, crusaders, rescuers, and cooperative slave owners. | |  | | Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave
The full story of Solomon Northup, whose life was the basis of the film 12 Years A Slave.
Northup was tricked into leaving his home, and was sold into slavery in 1841. This book tells about his early life in New York State, and details his activities after his 1853 release from slavery. |
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