12 Years a Slave: a True Story: Deluxe Hardbound Edition

12 Years A Slave is the harrowing true account of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 19th-century American South. This deeply moving memoir exposes the cruelty of slavery while highlighting the strength of the human spirit. Painfully honest and powerfully written, Northup’s story remains a vital document of American history and resilience.

Freedom Stolen. Dignity Preserved. Truth Remembered.

• Explore the true story of Solomon Northup's wrongful enslavement and eventual liberation.
• Delve into a powerful narrative that blends personal suffering with historical documentation.
• Reflect on themes of injustice, endurance, and the fight for freedom.
• Discover a firsthand account of American slavery with emotional depth and historical significance.
• This deluxe hardbound edition features a premium cover design, quality binding, and a timeless presentation for collectors and readers alike.

Perfect For:

• Readers of historical nonfiction and autobiographies
• Students and educators exploring slavery and civil rights history
• Collectors of deluxe and classic hardbound editions
• Anyone seeking to understand the enduring legacy of America’s past

Born as a free man of colour in Minerva, New York, in July 1808, Solomon Northup received a decent education and worked at the family farm. He held numerous jobs, and charmed his audiences as a fiddler. In December 1829, he married Anne Hampton from whom he had three children. In 1841, Northup was tricked by two men who offered him a job and took him to Washington, D.C. where he was drugged and sold into slavery. He obtained freedom in January 1853, after being a slave for twelve years under several masters. The same year, he penned and published his memoir called Twelve Years a Slave. A slave narrative, it sold thirty thousand copies within three years of its publication, becoming a bestseller. Subsequently, Northup undertook lecture tours, speaking about slavery, and became an active abolitionist. His last public appearance was in 1857, after which he disappeared. Though the details of his later life are not known, he is believed to have died in 1863.