Twelve Years a Slave
by Solomon Northup
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 39.8K reader ratings. First published in 1853. The book spans 363 pages.
About Twelve Years a Slave
Twelve Years a Slave, sub-title: Narrative of Solomon Northup, citizen of New-York, kidnapped in Washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the Red River in Louisiana, is a memoir by Solomon Northup as told to and edited by David Wilson. It is a slave narrative of a black man who was born free in New York state but kidnapped in Washington, D.C., sold into slavery, and kept in bondage for 12 years in Louisiana. He provided details of slave markets in Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, as well as describing at length cotton and sugar cultivation on major plantations in Louisiana.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Solomon Northup |
| Published | 1853 |
| Pages | 363 |
| Kindle Price | $1.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Classics, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 39,758 |
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What genre is Twelve Years a Slave?
Twelve Years a Slave is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Twelve Years a Slave worth reading?
Based on 39.8K reader ratings, Twelve Years a Slave has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Twelve Years a Slave?
Twelve Years a Slave has 363 pages.
Who wrote Twelve Years a Slave?
Twelve Years a Slave was written by Solomon Northup. It was first published in 1853.
What is the ISBN for Twelve Years a Slave?
The ISBN-13 for Twelve Years a Slave is 9780989794800.0.
How much does Twelve Years a Slave cost on Kindle?
Twelve Years a Slave is available on Kindle for $1.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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