Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years A Slave

The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations, Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years A Slave by David Fiske, Rachel Seligman, Clifford W. Brown Jr., ABC-CLIO
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Author: David Fiske, Rachel Seligman, Clifford W. Brown Jr. ISBN: 9781440829758
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: August 12, 2013
Imprint: Praeger Language: English
Author: David Fiske, Rachel Seligman, Clifford W. Brown Jr.
ISBN: 9781440829758
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: August 12, 2013
Imprint: Praeger
Language: English

A companion to the classic African-American autobiographical narrative, Twelve Years A Slave, this work presents fascinating new information about the 1841 kidnapping, 1853 rescue, and pre- and post-slavery life of Solomon Northup.

• For the first time, a book documents the full story of Northup's life—the basis of the 2013 movie, Twelve Years a Slave, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, and Paul Giamatti

• Supplies detailed coverage of Northup's pursuits after his release from slavery: educating the public via his book, his lectures, and dramatic presentations; and his efforts to help others gain freedom through his work on the underground railroad

• Provides a list of more than two dozen places and dates where Northup appeared following the publication of his book

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A companion to the classic African-American autobiographical narrative, Twelve Years A Slave, this work presents fascinating new information about the 1841 kidnapping, 1853 rescue, and pre- and post-slavery life of Solomon Northup.

• For the first time, a book documents the full story of Northup's life—the basis of the 2013 movie, Twelve Years a Slave, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, and Paul Giamatti

• Supplies detailed coverage of Northup's pursuits after his release from slavery: educating the public via his book, his lectures, and dramatic presentations; and his efforts to help others gain freedom through his work on the underground railroad

• Provides a list of more than two dozen places and dates where Northup appeared following the publication of his book

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