“Suffice it to say, during the whole long day I came not to the conclusion, even once, that the southern slave, fed, clothed, whipped and protected by his master, is happier than the free colored citizen of the North. To that conclusion I have never since arrived.”
Quote by Solomon Northup
Work
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 harrowing personal narrative detailing the experiences of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York, who was abducted and sold into slavery in Louisiana. Northup describes the hardships and degradations he endured over the course of twelve years, offering a poignant and detailed look into the brutal realities of the antebellum South. His story of resilience and eventual liberation has become a significant contribution to the historical record of American slavery. more
Author
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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