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Solomon Northup's memoir recounts his shocking descent from freedom to slavery after being deceived by circus promoters. A talented violinist, he accepted a job that led to his abduction and sale into bondage in the South, where he endured both kindness and brutality over twelve years. Originally a bestseller, the book faded into obscurity until revived during the civil rights movement, later gaining renewed recognition through its acclaimed film adaptation. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, preserving its historical significance.
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- Title
- Twelve Years a Slave
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Solomon Northup
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2016
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9781420952445
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Family, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Friendship, USA, New York, Violence, America, Loss, Race, Racism, Kidnappings, Slavery, Injustice, Louisiana
- Original title
- Twelve years a slave
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- Solomon Northup's memoir recounts his shocking descent from freedom to slavery after being deceived by circus promoters. A talented violinist, he accepted a job that led to his abduction and sale into bondage in the South, where he endured both kindness and brutality over twelve years. Originally a bestseller, the book faded into obscurity until revived during the civil rights movement, later gaining renewed recognition through its acclaimed film adaptation. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, preserving its historical significance.