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12 Years A Slave: includes interviews of former slaves and illustrations
Contributor(s): Edwards, Earl (Editor), Northup, Solomon (Author)

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 ISBN: 1492389544     ISBN-13: 9781492389545
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
OUR PRICE: $15.19  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - 19th Century
Physical Information: 0.78" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" L (1.12 lbs) 348 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
 
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Read the book that will soon become an Oscar Nominated movie this Fall. In addition to the original book by Solomon Northop, Included in this book are interviews with former slaves. They tell us in their own words what their daily lives were like as they worked in the fields and kitchens of the southern slave holders. Rarely seen images of slavery are also included.You will come away with a very comprehensive outlook on slavery in North America. "Twelve Years a Slave" tells the amazing story of a free Black man who in 1841 is taken away from his family and sold into slavery in the deep south of the United States. Solomon Northop takes us with him on his most unfortunate Journey through the days of slavery. A journey no human being should ever endure. We feel his pain as he wakes up with his arms and legs bound in the chains of slavery. Will he ever get to see his wife or hold his children in his arms again? Included in this book are interviews with former slaves. They tell us in thier own words what thier daily lives were like as they worked in the fields and kitchens of the southern slave holders. Rarely seen images of slavery are also included.
 
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