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Twelve Years a Slave
Paperback
Biographies GeneralBlack American History19th Century United States History
ISBN13: 9781023204866
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of Solomon Northup is a harrowing and powerful true account of one man's struggle against unimaginable injustice. Kidnapped in Washington City in 1841, Solomon Northup, a free citizen of New York, was sold into slavery and forced to endure twelve years of brutal servitude on cotton plantations near the Red River in Louisiana.
This gripping narrative, a vital historical document of the 19th century, details Northup's experiences with unflinching honesty, offering a crucial firsthand perspective on the horrors of slavery in the American South. Rescued in 1853, Northup's story stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a stark reminder of the enduring legacy of slavery. Explore this essential contribution to African American history and a significant work within the broader context of American history and biography.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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