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Stolen into Slavery: The True Story of Solomon Northup, Free Black Man
120 pp.
| National |
January, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4263-0937-3$18.95
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-0938-0$27.90
(3)
YA
In 1841 free black man Solomon Northup is kidnapped, sold into slavery, and shipped to Louisiana. Holding onto his love of music and his family, Northup endures twelve years of heartbreak and abuse. Faithful to his autobiography, the authors present an authentic account of slavery. Maps, archival photographs, and illustrations complement this stirring biography. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.