| Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave: 1841-1853 Contributor(s): Eakin, Sue (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565543440 ISBN-13: 9781565543447 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: The original, autobiographical tale of Solomon Northup's epic journey from free man of color, to slave, to free man again was published in 1853, one year after Uncle Tom's Cabin and eight years prior to the Civil War. Described as the best firsthand account of the slavery experience, it is even more remarkable considering that, as a slave, Solomon Northup was permitted neither pen nor paper. His stirring tale was written strictly from memory! Today, with the publication of this young readers' version, what better way for young people of all races to learn how Solomon Northup endured his hardships, how some men could act so cruelly, and how far we have come? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 98029404 |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.97" W x 8.85" (0.74 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The best firsthand account of the slavery experience, this autobiographical story, originally published in 1853, has been rewritten to make it accessible to younger readers. Northup, a family man and hack driver in upstate New York, was kidnapped, whisked away from his home, and sold into slavery. |
Contributor Bio(s): Eakin, Sue: - Sue Eakin, who passed away in 2009, was a professor of history at Louisiana State University at Alexandria. She spent more than four decades teaching Louisiana history, bringing a fresh approach to analyzing the state's vibrant past. Eakin's previous work included a rewrite of Solomon Northup's Twelve Years a Slave 1841-1853 that is intended for younger audiences. She resided in Bunkie, Louisiana, near the plantation where the events in Solomon Northrup's tale took place. |