Stolen into slavery : the true story of Solomon Northup, free black man

Fradin, Judith Bloom.

Book 2013

The true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man living in upstate New York, who was kidnapped in 1841 and spent 12 years as a slave on deadly Louisiana coastal plantations.

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African Americans Biography

Enslaved persons United States Biography

Northup, Solomon, 1808-1863?

Plantation life Louisiana History 19th century

Slavery Louisiana History 19th century

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ISBN:

9781426318351
1426318359

Description:

120 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

"Well, my boy, how do you feel now?"
"I wished for wings"
"I will learn you your name!"
Life is dear to every living thing
"A song of peace"
"If I ever catch you with a book"
"I am here now a slave"
"How can I end my days here?"
"Solomon Northup is my name!"
"I had been restored to happiness and liberty"

Control Number:

998510

Other Authors:

Fradin, Dennis B

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