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Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of Solomon Northup, a Citizen of New York, Kidnapped in Washington City in 1841, and Rescued in 1853, from a Cotton Plantation Near the Red River, in Louisiana

This book is a first-hand narrative by Solomon Northup, a free African American from New York, who recounts his capture, forced enslavement, and subsequent twelve-year journey as a slave on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. The narrative offers a profound and personal insight into the brutal realities of slavery in the United States during the 19th century, focusing on Northup's resilience and the eventual liberation of his life. more

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Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup was an American author born on July 10, 1808, and died in 1863. His works mainly revolve around the themes of slavery and freedom. more

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