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
| 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
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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