Twelve years a slave: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Twelve Years a Slave is a harrowing memoir about one of the darkest periods in American history. It recounts how Solomon Northup, born a free man in New York, was lured to Washington, D.C., in 1841 with the promise of fast money, then drugged and beaten and sold into slavery. He spent the next twelve years of his life in captivity on a Louisiana cotton plantation.
Quick facts about Twelve years a slave
- Title: Twelve years a slave
- Author: Solomon Northup
- First published: 1853
- Genre: slavery, plantation life, history
- OpenLibrary ID: OL78871W
Where to read Twelve years a slave
Twelve years a slave by Solomon Northup is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Twelve years a slave about?
Twelve Years a Slave is a harrowing memoir about one of the darkest periods in American history.
Who wrote Twelve years a slave?
Twelve years a slave was written by Solomon Northup.
When was Twelve years a slave published?
Twelve years a slave was first published in 1853.
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