Saratoga Resident Releases Children’s Book About Spa City
Cover of “Find Me in Saratoga” book provided by the author.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga resident Patrice Mastrianni recently released the book “Find Me in Saratoga: Inspired by the Early History, Mystery, and Folklore of Saratoga Springs, NY.” The book was written for children ages ten and up.
“Find Me in Saratoga” explains how Native residents shared their sacred mineral springs with European settlers in the 1700s, prompting early explorers and some of America’s founding fathers to visit the area. The old-style illustrations by artist David F. Globerson paint a picture of how spring water and grand hotels attracted thousands of visitors to the Spa City. The book also features a duck named
Henry, who provides historical “facts” while a sassy squirrel named Miles adds tales of folklore, untimely deaths, and ghosts.
“I was unable to find a book about Saratoga’s fascinating history for my grandsons, so I decided to write one myself,” Mastrianni said in a statement. “I hope this book helps residents and visitors of all ages appreciate what went into creating Saratoga Springs.”
Copies of the book are available at www.FindMeInSaratoga.com.