Name: Twelve Years a Slave: A True Story (Collins Classics)
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Experience the raw, unflinching truth of American slavery with Solomon Northup’s *Twelve Years a Slave*. Kidnapped and forced into servitude in 1841, Northup, a free and educated Black man, recounts his harrowing twelve-year ordeal on Louisiana plantations. This powerful first-person narrative, originally published in 1853, became a crucial voice in the abolitionist movement, exposing the brutality and injustice of slavery like never before. This edition offers a direct connection to Northup’s original testament, detailing the daily horrors, the relentless exploitation, and the enduring resilience of the enslaved. Witness the fight for survival, the unwavering hope, and the burning desire for freedom that defined Northup’s experience. More than just a memoir, *Twelve Years a Slave* is a vital historical document and a potent reminder of the human cost of slavery. This paperback edition, published by Dover Publications, keeps Northup’s crucial story alive for new generations. Perfect for history buffs, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in American history, it is available in English and has 288 pages. A story so impactful it was adapted into an award-winning film.

The shocking first-hand account of one man’s remarkable fight for freedom; now an award-winning motion picture. `Why had I not died in my young years – before God had given me children to love and live for? What unhappiness and suffering and sorrow it would have prevented. I sighed for liberty; but the bondsman’s chain was round me, and could not be shaken off.’ 1841: Solomon Northup is a successful violinist when he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Taken from his family in New York State – with no hope of ever seeing them again – and forced to work on the cotton plantations in the Deep South, he spends the next twelve years in captivity until his eventual escape in 1853. First published in 1853, this extraordinary true story proved to be a powerful voice in the debate over slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War. It is a true-life testament of one man’s courage and conviction in the face of unfathomable injustice and brutality: its influence on the course of American history cannot be overstated.

Experience the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup with *Twelve Years a Slave: A True Story (Collins Classics)*. This powerful and unflinching narrative recounts Northup's unimaginable ordeal after being kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841. A free and educated Black man living in New York, Northup was lured to Washington D.C. with the promise of work, only to be drugged, abducted, and stripped of his freedom. This facsimile edition, published by Dover Publications in 2014, allows you to read Northup's own words, originally published in 1853, as he painstakingly documents his twelve years of brutal captivity on plantations in Louisiana's Deep South. Separated from his beloved wife and children, Northup endured unimaginable hardships, witnessing and experiencing the horrors of slavery firsthand. He faced relentless cruelty from slaveholders and overseers, struggling to maintain his hope and dignity in the face of profound injustice. Beyond a personal account, *Twelve Years a Slave* is a vital historical document that played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement. Its detailed and unflinching portrayal of the realities of slavery ignited public outrage and contributed to the growing momentum for abolition in the years leading up to the Civil War. Northup's meticulous descriptions of plantation life, the intricacies of the slave trade, and the psychological toll of enslavement offer invaluable insights into this dark chapter of American history. This edition, with 288 pages, captures the essence of Northup's original testament. It allows you to witness his resilience, his unwavering spirit, and his determination to survive and reclaim his freedom. More than just a story of suffering, *Twelve Years a Slave* is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and a powerful reminder of the importance of fighting for justice and equality. Its lasting impact is undeniable, further solidified by the award-winning motion picture adaptation, which brought Northup's story to a new generation. Dive into this crucial piece of American literature and gain a deeper understanding of the realities of slavery and the fight for liberation. The book weighs 190 grams and is available in paperback format.

Authors

Solomon Northup

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

ISBN-10

0007582951

ISBN-13

9780007582952

Language

English