"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.
Survival
Betrayal
Identity
Crime
Memory
Hidden Identity
Political Intrigue
Hero
Family
Journey
Grief
Rebellion
Psychological
Healing
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 2 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1853
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Editor's Preface
13Chapter XII
2Chapter 1
14Chapter XIII
3Chapter II
15Chapter XIV
4Chapter III
16Chapter XV
5Chapter IV
17Chapter XVI
6Chapter V
18Chapter XVII
7Chapter VI
19Chapter XVIII
8Chapter VII
20Chapter XIX
9Chapter VIII
21Chapter XX
10Chapter IX
22Chapter XXI
11Chapter X
23Chapter XXII
12Chapter XI
24Roaring River
About the author
Solomon Northup
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