Twelve 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

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In an era marked by the brutal realities of slavery, "Twelve 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" offers a gripping firsthand account of survival and resilience. Solomon Northup, a free man, was violently torn from his life and thrust into the harrowing world of forced labor, where he endured unimaginable hardships. His narrative vividly illustrates the stark contrast between his unalienable rights as a citizen and the dehumanizing conditions of slavery. Ideal for students and civic activists, this powerful document serves as a crucial reminder of the enduring fight for freedom and justice.