Twelve Years a Slave: A True Story of Betrayal, Kidnap and Slavery by Solomon No

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Twelve Years a Slave is the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, enduring unimaginable degradation and abuse until his rescue twelve years later. A powerful and riveting condemnation of American slavery.

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A powerful and riveting condemnation of American slavery, 12 Years a Slave is the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, enduring unimaginable degradation and abuse until his rescue twelve years later. Steve McQueen's powerful film adaptation starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender and Benedict Cumberbatch won Best Picture at both the Oscars and the Golden Globes in 2014. Tricked by two men offering him a job as a musician in New York State in 1841, Solomon Northup was drugged and kidnapped. His life is jeopardy, he was forced to assume a new name and fake past. Taken to Louisiana on a disease-ridden plague ship, he was initially sold to a cotton planter. In the twelve years that follow he is sold to many different owners who treat him with varying levels of savagery; forced labour, scant food and numerous beatings are his regular fare. Against all odds, Northup eventually succeeds in contacting a sympathetic party and manages to get word to his family. The ensuing rescue and legal cases are no less shocking and intriguing than the rest of the tale.A true-life testament to tremendous courage and tenacity in the face of unfathomable injustice, Northup's account also provides a rare insight into a murky past being meticulous first-hand recordings of slave life. A new film premiering in 2013, featuring Brad Pitt and Benedict Cumberbatch, is sure to introduce this amazing story to a new audience.

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The astonishing memoir of Solomon Northcup, a free man who was sold into slavery where he was kept for 12 years.

Author Biography

Solomon Northup (1808 - c. 1864-1875) was an African American carpenter who was born free in Minerva, Essex County, New York, but was bound into slavery later in life for a period of twelve years. He regained his freedom in January 1853.

Review

."..heartbreaking, shocking and emotional." --Film vs. Book

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"...heartbreaking, shocking and emotional." -Film vs. Book

Details ISBN1843914719 Author Solomon Northup Publisher Hesperus Press Ltd. Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 1843914719 ISBN-13 9781843914716 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-08-30 Short Title 12 YEARS A SLAVE Series Hesperus Classics Media Book DEWEY B Imprint Hesperus Press Ltd Subtitle A True Story of Betrayal, Kidnap and Slavery Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 199 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2013-09-13 NZ Release Date 2013-09-13 UK Release Date 2013-09-13 We've got this

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