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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 special edition of the book commemorates the revival and the deserving success of an astounding, evergreen story in the form of Steve Mcqueen 's acclaimed movie 12 Years a Slave. The film was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, and received nine Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Actor.An incredible, true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. No fiction, no exaggeration.

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.

Twelve Years a SlaveNarrative of Solomon Northup, a Citizen of New-York, Kidnapped in Washington City in 1841, and Rescued in 1853Twelve Years a Slave (1853) is a memoir and slave narrative by Solomon Northup, as told to and edited by David Wilson. Northup, a black man who was born free in New York, details his kidnapping in Washington, D.C. and subsequent sale into slavery. After having been kept in bondage for 12 years in Louisiana by various masters, Northup was able to write to friends and family in New York, who were able to secure his release. Northup's account provides extensive details on the slave markets in Washington, D.C. and New Orleansand describes at length cotton and sugar cultivation on major plantations in Louisiana.Now includes illustrations from the original edition.

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

Now a Major Motion PictureTwelve Years a Slave is the true account of a free man captured and sold into slavery. Drugged and kidnapped in Washington in 1841, Solomon endures more than a decade in slavery. Solomon Northup published this harrowing account in 1853 and still today it remains an insightful look into America's past. This E-book edition includes illustrations.

Unabridged value reproduction of Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup, including the six original images, offered here for chump change. He was born free, kidnapped into slavery, and made his way back to freedom. This is his voice.Northup describes with stark detail his process into slavery through Washington D.C., “The voices of patriotic representatives boasting of freedom and equality, and the rattling of the poor slave’s chains, almost commingled. A slave pen within the very shadow of the Capitol!”Twelve Years a Slave is his inspirational life that was made into the 2014 Best Picture, and now this book is offered in an unabridged, affordably printed volume. CONTENTSCHAPTER I. 4 CHAPTER II. 7 CHAPTER III. 10 CHAPTER IV. 15 CHAPTER V. 18 CHAPTER VI. 22 CHAPTER VII. 26 CHAPTER VIII. 31 CHAPTER IX. 35 CHAPTER X. 39 CHAPTER XI. 43 CHAPTER XII. 48 CHAPTER XIII. 53 CHAPTER XIV. 57 CHAPTER XV. 62 CHAPTER XVI. 67 CHAPTER XVII. 71 CHAPTER XVIII. 75 CHAPTER XIX. 79 CHAPTER XX. 84 CHAPTER XXI. 87 CHAPTER XXII. 95 APPENDIX END NOTES. 99

Twelve Years a Slave, sub-title: Narrative of Solomon Northup, citizen of New-York, kidnapped in Washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the Red River in Louisiana, is a memoir by Solomon Northup as told to and edited by David Wilson. It is a slave narrative of a black man who was born free in New York state but kidnapped in Washington, D.C., sold into slavery, and kept in bondage for 12 years in Louisiana. He provided details of slave markets in Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, as well as describing at length cotton and sugar cultivation on major plantations in Louisiana.