12 Years a Slave - (Hesperus Classics) by Solomon Northup (Paperback)This item is not available

This is a true story of a free man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C., in 1841 and sold into slavery in Louisiana for 12 years.

The author, Solomon Northup, details his experiences of slave life and plantation society with meticulous recordings that are unique in their firsthand nature.

This book is a powerful condemnation of slavery and a testament to tremendous courage and tenacity in the face of unfathomable injustice.

The author's account became a runaway bestseller, and it is now being introduced to a new audience through a major film.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to read this incredible true story that will leave you heartbroken, shocked, and emotional.