Solomon Northup was born a free man in New York State. At the age of 33 he was kidnapped in Washington d.c. and placed in an underground slave pen. Northup was transported by ship to New Orleans where he was sold into slavery. He spent the next 12 years working as a carpenter, driver, and cotton picker. This narrative reveals how Northup survived the harsh conditions of slavery, including smallpox, lashings, and an attempted hanging.
Solomon Northup was among a select few who were freed from slavery. His account describes the daily life of slaves in Louisiana, their diet and living conditions, the relationship between master and slave, and how slave catchers used to recapture runaways. Northup's first person account published in 1853, was a dramatic story in the national debate over slavery that took place in the nine years leading up to the start of the American Civil War.
This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.
| ISBN: | 9781774762394 |
| Publication date: | 14th February 2021 |
| Author: | Solomon Northup |
| Publisher: | Royal Classics an imprint of Engage Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 200 pages |
| Genres: |
Biographies & Autobiographies History of the Americas History and Archaeology Military history Ethnic studies Battles and campaigns |
Solomon Northup was born a free man in New York State. At the age of 33 he was kidnapped in Washington d.c. and placed in an underground slave pen. Northup was transported by ship to New Orleans where he was sold into slavery. He spent the next 12 years working as a carpenter, driver, and cotton picker. This narrative reveals how Northup survived the harsh conditions of slavery, including smallpox, lashings, and an attempted hanging.
Solomon Northup was among a select few who were freed from slavery. His account describes the daily life of slaves in Louisiana, their diet and living conditions, the relationship between master and slave, and how slave catchers used to recapture runaways. Northup's first person account published in 1853, was a dramatic story in the national debate over slavery that took place in the nine years leading up to the start of the American Civil War.
This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.
Twelve Years a Slave (Royal Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Case Laminate Hardcover With Jacket) features in the following genres: Biographies & Autobiographies, History of the Americas, History and Archaeology, Military history, Ethnic studies, Battles and campaigns
Twelve Years a Slave (Royal Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Case Laminate Hardcover With Jacket) is available in Hardback
Twelve Years a Slave (Royal Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Case Laminate Hardcover With Jacket) was written by Solomon Northup and published by Royal Classics an imprint of Engage Books
Twelve Years a Slave (Royal Collector's Edition) (Illustrated) (Case Laminate Hardcover With Jacket) has 200 pages