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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 C

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 C

Northup, Solomon

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Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1163679224
ISBN13: 9781163679227
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Twelve Years A Slave is a powerful and deeply moving autobiographical account of the life of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the United States in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Northup's harrowing experiences as a slave on a cotton plantation in Louisiana, where he endured brutal physical and emotional abuse, as well as the loss of his freedom, family, and identity.Written in a straightforward and honest style, Northup's narrative provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the horrors of slavery, including the dehumanizing conditions, the constant threat of violence, and the arbitrary and capricious nature of the slave system. Despite the many challenges he faced, Northup never lost hope or his determination to regain his freedom, and his story is a testament to the resilience and courage of the human spirit.Throughout the book, Northup also provides valuable insights into the social and political context of slavery in America, including the role of race, class, and gender in shaping the experiences of slaves and slave owners. He also offers a poignant critique of the hypocrisy and moral bankruptcy of a society that could tolerate such a cruel and inhumane institution.Overall, Twelve Years A Slave is a powerful and unforgettable work of literature that offers a unique and important perspective on the history of slavery in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the legacy of this dark chapter in American history, as well as the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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