Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup

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By Leonard Edwards Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - World Cuisine
Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863? Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863?
English
"Twelve Years a Slave" by Solomon Northup is a memoir published in 1853. Northup, a free black man and musician from New York, recounts how he was deceived, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the Deep South. His narrative details twelve years of bondage on Louisiana plantations, documenting the brutal realities of slavery—from slave markets to pla...
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Patricia Martinez
5 months ago

After years of reading similar books, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. An excellent read overall.

Mark Jones
4 months ago

I rarely write reviews but the insights offered are both practical and thought-provoking. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.

Mark Taylor
2 weeks ago

I approached this with an open mind and the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. I will be reading more from this author.

Elijah Taylor
2 months ago

This is one of those books where the material feels polished and professionally edited. I appreciate the effort put into this.

Richard Scott
5 months ago

Once I began reading, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. It was exactly what I needed right now.

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3.5 out of 5 (5 User reviews )

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