Twelve Years A Slave (amazonclassics Edition)

Born into the blessings of liberty in a free State, Solomon Northup was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Bayou Boeuf region of Louisianas Red River Valley. Twelve Years a Slave is the chronicle of his captivity at the mercy of sadistic plantation owner Edwin Epps, who tested Northups tenacity and self-control under the most brutal conditions. Until fate brought a Canadian abolitionist to Eppss farm, Northup thought he would never draw another free breath. To this day Northups harrowing memoir is recognized as the most reliable, accurate eyewitness account of the daily lives of slaves. As a significant historical reference, it is unsurpassed. As an authentic narrative of a man starved of his freedom, it is unforgettable. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from iconic authors. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or revisit an old favorite, these new editions open the door to the stories and ideas that have shaped our world. Revised edition: Previously published as Twelve Years a Slave , this edition of Twelve Years a Slave (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. ** All Identifiers : amazon:B075M7S8G4, isbn:154204961X, mobi-asin:B075M7S8G4 Number of Words in Auth: 2 Formats : EPUB Number of Formats : 1 Has Cover : Yes Single Author : Solomon Northup Original Source : Mirc New Files 12-05 Sorted Author by LN, FN: Northup, Solomon Title Length : 020 Title Parm D : Twelve Years a Slave Title Parm F : Twelve Years a Slave Num of Aut : 1 Title Parm B : ( Record ID : 614 Uncomma Author : Solomon Northup Title Parm A : Twelve Years a Slave 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.