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The memoir by solomon northup upon which the recent much acclaimed feature film, twelve years a slave directed by steve mcqueen, was based. The story of solomon northup is a bizarre and incredible one. A powerful and riveting condemnation of american slavery, 12 years a slave is the harrowing true story of solomon northup who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, enduring unimaginable degradation and abuse until his rescue twelve years later. He spent the next 12 years as a slave, and this book was written after he was rescued in 1853. Twelve years a slave ebook 9781625586537 by solomon northup. Rediscovered in the 1960s and now the inspiration for a major motion picture, northups poignant narrative gives readers an invaluable glimpse into a shameful chapter of american history. Northup, a black man who was born free in new york, details his kidnapping in washington, d. Twelve years a slave isbn 9781420924510 pdf epub solomon. With its eloquent depiction of life before and after bondage, twelve years a slave was a unique and effective entry into the national debate over slavery. First published in 1853, in 2014 the book was turned into a major motion picture directed by steve mcqueen. His book 12 years a slave remains one of the most insightful, detailed, and eloquent depictions of slavery in america. Steve mcqueens powerful film adaptation starring chiwetel ejiofor, brad pitt, michael fassbender and benedict cumberbatch. Twelve years a slave is a memoir and slave narrative by solomon northup, as told to and edited by david wilson.
After regaining his freedom in 1853, northup decided to publish this gripping autobiographical account of his captivity. In 1841, northup was kidnapped in boston and take to the south to be sold as a slave. Born a free man in new york state in 1808, solomon northup was kidnapped in washington, dc, in 1841. Twelve years a slave by solomon northup free ebook. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Northup was finally released after twelve years living and working as a slave. After 12 years in bondage, he regained his freedom in january 1853. Twelve years a slave, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. Twelve years a slave solomon northup a harrowing first person account of a free africanamerican being kidnapped into slavery in louisiana for 12 years.
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