Twelve Years a Slave (the Original Book from Which the 2013 Movie '12 Years a Slave' Is Based) (Illustrated)

The harrowing narrative recounts Solomon Northup's abduction from freedom into the brutal world of slavery. Kidnapped at 33, he endured 12 years of grueling labor in New Orleans, facing extreme hardships such as smallpox, physical abuse, and near-execution. Through resilience and determination, Northup's story highlights the inhumanity of slavery and the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.