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Twelve Years a Slave is an 1853 memoir and slave narrative by Solomon Northup as told to and written by David Wilson. Northup, a black man who was born free in New York state, details himself being tricked to go to Washington, D.C., where he was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Deep South.
- Solomon Northup
- 1853
- 1853
- Autobiography, slave narrative
May 11, 2014 · Read or download the free eBook of the 1853 narrative of a free black man who was kidnapped and enslaved in Louisiana for 12 years. Learn about his life, his family, his legal battle and his legacy.
- Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863?
- 10M
- English
Learn about the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841. Find out how he endured cruelty, escaped, and regained his freedom with the help of an abolitionist.
Feb 21, 2014 · Paperback – February 21, 2014. by Solomon Northup (Author) 4.7 1,632 ratings. See all formats and editions. This unforgettable memoir was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years a Slave. This is the true story of Solomon Northup, who was born and raised as a freeman in New York.
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- Solomon Northup
- Solomon Northup
A memoir of a free man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841. The book is a bestseller and a classic of American literature, now adapted into an award-winning film.
- Paperback
May 11, 2014 · Read the full text of the 1853 narrative of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana. Learn about his ordeal, his rescue, and his dedication to Harriet Beecher Stowe.
A memoir by Solomon Northup, a free-born African American who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana for 12 years. Read ratings, reviews, genres, book details, and author information on Goodreads.
