Twelve Years a Slave

Length8h 2m

About this book

Summary

"Twelve Years a Slave" is the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African American man from New York who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery in the South. The book recounts his harrowing experiences on plantations in Louisiana, his struggles to survive, and his eventual rescue after 12 years. It is a powerful account of resilience and a stark portrayal of the brutality of slavery.

Book information

Rating

★★★★★ (5.0) (1)

Genre

Biography and Memoir

Length

8 hrs 2 mins

Publish date

Jan 1, 1853

Language

English

About the Author

Solomon Northup

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1Title

14Chapter XII

2Editor's Preface

15Chapter XIII

3Chapter 1

16Chapter XIV

4Chapter II

17Chapter XV

5Chapter III

18Chapter XVI