Solomon Northup Bücher

Solomon Northup lebte als freier Bürger, bis er von Sklavenhändlern verschleppt und an einen Plantagenbesitzer in Louisiana verkauft wurde. Zwölf Jahre erlitt er grausamste Gefangenschaft, bevor er seine Freiheit zurückgewann und zu seiner Familie heimkehrte. Seine Memoiren von 1853 sind nicht nur wertvolles historisches Testament, sondern auch berührendes Zeugnis eines mutigen und unnachgiebigen Mannes. John Ridleys Drehbuch basiert auf seinem wahren Bericht.

Solomon Northup was a farmer and a musician who was taken hostage and sold into slavery in 1841. In his first year of freedom, Northup wrote and published a memoir, Twelve Years a Slave (1853). It was Solomon's fortune, during his captivity, to be owned by several masters. The treatment he received while at the "Pine Woods" shows that among slaveholders there are men of humanity as well as of cruelty. Some of them are spoken of with emotions of gratitude - others in a spirit of bitterness. It is believed that the following account of his experience on Bayou Boeuf presents a correct picture of Slavery, in all its lights and shadows. This premium edition comes with a beautiful Easy-to-Read layout which makes reading comfortable.

The memoir recounts Solomon Northup's harrowing experience of being kidnapped and sold into slavery, despite being a free man in New York. Over twelve years, he endured brutal conditions and inhumane treatment on Southern plantations. Northup's narrative not only highlights the horrors of slavery but also serves as a powerful testament to resilience and the quest for freedom. His story played a significant role in the abolitionist movement, shedding light on the realities of slavery in America.

The narrative recounts Solomon Northup's harrowing twelve years in slavery after being kidnapped as a free man. It vividly depicts the inhumane conditions, relentless labor, and brutal treatment he endured. The story explores his resilience and the strategies he employed to survive such adversity, ultimately leading to his remarkable journey back to freedom.

The narrative details Solomon Northup's harrowing experience of being kidnapped and enduring 12 years of slavery, where he worked as a carpenter, driver, and cotton picker. It explores his resilience in the face of brutal conditions, including illness, physical abuse, and near-fatal violence, showcasing his struggle for survival and the strength of the human spirit against unimaginable adversity.

The memoir chronicles the harrowing experience of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who was deceived, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the Deep South. Detailing his twelve years of brutal bondage in Louisiana, Northup shares his struggles and resilience, ultimately finding a way to communicate with his loved ones. Their efforts, combined with support from the state, led to his eventual rescue. This powerful narrative exposes the realities of slavery and highlights the fight for freedom and justice.

Solomon Northup's memoir written in 1853 and now an award winning major motion picture. Mr. Northup recounts his powerful life story of being born a free man in New York, kidnapped and forced into slavery for twelve years and then freed and reunited with his wife and children. 12 YEARS A SLAVE: NARRATIVE OF SOLOMON NORTHUP, A CITIZEN OF NEW-YORK, KIDNAPPED IN WASHINGTON CITY IN 1841 AND RESCUED IN 1853, FROM A COTTON PLANTATION NEAR THE RED RIVER IN LOUISIANA. "A moving, vital testament to one of slavery's many thousands gone who retained his humanity in the depths of degradation. It is also a chilling insight into the peculiar institution." -Saturday Review