Description
This powerful memoir recounts the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man from New York who was abducted and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War South. For twelve long years, he endured the brutal realities of plantation life, witnessing firsthand the cruelty and dehumanization inherent in the institution of slavery. Northup's narrative offers an unflinching account of his struggle for survival and his eventual, miraculous return to freedom. It stands as a vital historical document, providing invaluable insights into the slave trade and the daily lives of those enslaved.
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paperback
Eakin Films & Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2013
ISBN: 9780989794800
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Details
First Published
1853
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup.