ISBN:
9781848706163
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (373 pages)
Series Statement:
Classics of World Literature
DDC:
306.3/62092 B
Keywords:
Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863?
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Slaves--United States--Biography
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Slaves' writings, American
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Slavery-United States-History-19th century
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Twelve Years a Slave (1853) is a memoir and slave narrative by Solomon Northup. Northup, a black man who was born free in New York, details his kidnapping and subsequent sale into slavery. After having been kept in bondage for 12 years, he was able to write to friends and family in New York, who were in turn able to secure his release.
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