Northup, Solomon
Twelve Years a Slave
- ISBN 13:
- 9781927970089
- author:
- Northup, Solomon
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Engage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 202
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Solomon Northup's harrowing account of his 12-year experience as a slave in Louisiana is a powerful and thought-provoking narrative. Born a free man, he was kidnapped at the age of 33 and sold into slavery, where he endured unimaginable hardships, including disease, physical punishment, and attempts on his life. This memoir, first published in 1853, provides a unique insight into the daily life of slaves in Louisiana during the 19th century. Northup's account describes the harsh conditions faced by enslaved people, their living arrangements, diet, and relationships with their masters. The book also sheds light on the methods used by slave catchers to recapture escaped slaves. A testament to his resilience and determination, Solomon Northup's story is a significant contribution to the national debate over slavery that took place in the years leading up to the American Civil War.
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