Twelve Years a Slave
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Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup is a harrowing autobiographical account of Northup’s kidnapping and enslavement in the pre-Civil War United States. Born a free man in New York, Northup was abducted and sold into slavery, enduring twelve years of brutal labor and oppression on southern plantations. His powerful narrative sheds light on the cruelty of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a vital historical document and a testament to the enduring fight for freedom and justice.
ASIN : B0DJRGZ8F6
Publisher : Grapevine (09th October, 2024)
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : October 9, 2024
Language : English
File size : 2.4 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 265 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Customers say
Customers find this book a compelling read that provides a powerful first-hand account of life under slavery, with detailed descriptions of daily experiences. The narrative is well-written and moving, though some find it slow going. The book receives mixed reactions regarding its portrayal of cruelty, with some appreciating the dignity maintained throughout, while others find it heart-wrenching.
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