12 Years a Slave [electronic resource] : A True Story of Betrayal, Kidnap and Slavery
Northup, Solomon2013
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In the twelve years that follow he is sold to many different owners who treat him with varying levels of savagery; forced labour, scant food and numerous beatings are his regular fare. Against all odds, Northup eventually succeeds in contacting a sympathetic party and manages to get word to his family. The ensuing rescue and legal cases are no less shocking and intriguing than the rest of the tale. Northup’s meticulous first-hand recordings of slave life provide a true-life testament to tremendous courage and tenacity in the face of unfathomable injustice. A new film premiering in 2014, featuring Brad Pitt and Benedict Cumberbatch, is sure to introduce this amazing story to a new audience.
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[Place of publication not identified] : Hesperus Press Ltd., 2013
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1 online resource (1 text file)
ISBN:
9781780942155
Language:
English
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BRN:
2545566