Northup's Memoir

Northup's memoir, "Twelve Years a Slave," is a detailed account of Solomon Northup, a free Black man kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. Over twelve years, he endured brutal treatment on Southern plantations before gaining his freedom. The memoir provides a firsthand perspective on the cruelty of slavery, the resilience of enslaved individuals, and the importance of human dignity. It sheds light on a dark chapter of American history, emphasizing the humanity of those oppressed and the systemic injustices they faced.