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Twelve Years a Slave (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

by Solomon Northup
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781998736003
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Revive Classics
  • Publisher Imprint: Revive Classics
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 200
  • Original Price: USD 39.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 440 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Subjects & Themes / Culture, Race & Ethnicity

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

One moment, you're free, living your life-and the next, you're chained, sold, and stripped of everything you hold dear. This is the chilling fate of a free African American man who finds himself betrayed and thrust into the horrors of slavery. As he fights to endure the brutality and dehumanization of plantation life, his resilience and hope become a beacon of strength. Through vivid, unflinching detail, this unforgettable story pulls you into a world of injustice and courage that demands to be told.

Twelve Years a Slave is a vital firsthand account that illuminates the brutal realities of American slavery through the voice of Solomon Northup, a free man abducted and enslaved. Published in 1853, it serves as both a searing indictment of systemic injustice and a testament to human resilience. The book offers a rare perspective, bridging personal tragedy with broader social critique, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the complexities of slavery in the United States. Its historical importance lies in its vivid detail and authenticity, providing a voice to those whose stories were often silenced.

Northup, Solomon: - Solomon Northup was born on July 10, around 1807 or 1808, in Minerva, New York, to a freed slave and a free woman of color. As a free-born African American, he worked as a professional violinist, farmer, and landowner in Washington County, New York. In 1841, Northup was deceived into traveling to Washington, D.C., where he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Enduring twelve years of enslavement in Louisiana, Northup labored on various plantations, facing harsh conditions and brutality. During this time, he encountered individuals like Samuel Bass, a Canadian abolitionist who played a crucial role in facilitating his communication with friends and family in New York. This connection ultimately led to his legal release and return to freedom in 1853. Following his liberation, Northup authored the memoir Twelve Years a Slave, published in 1853, which provided a detailed account of his experiences and the atrocities of slavery. The book contributed significantly to the abolitionist movement by shedding light on the realities of slavery in the United States. Despite the impact of his narrative, the later years of Northup's life remain largely undocumented, with records indicating he died around 1864.

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