Twelve years a slave
About this book
Twelve Years a Slave is a harrowing memoir about one of the darkest periods in American history. It recounts how Solomon Northup, born a free man in New York, was lured to Washington, D.C., in 1841 with the promise of fast money, then drugged and beaten and sold into slavery. He spent the next twelve years of his life in captivity on a Louisiana cotton plantation.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 126971 readers · 192 pages · ≈ 3 h 33 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Twelve years a slave?
About ≈ 3 h 33 m — 192 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Twelve years a slave?
192 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Twelve years a slave?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History shelves.
Has Twelve years a slave been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include 12 Years a Slave (2014), 12 Years a Slave (2013).
Is Twelve years a slave in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Twelve years a slave?
The main characters include Solomon Northup (b. 1808), Solomon Northup (1808-1863?), Solomon Northup (1808-1863).
Where does Twelve years a slave take place?
It is set in Louisiana, United States, Maryland during 19th century, Antebellum, Jindai.
Who wrote Twelve years a slave?
Solomon Northup.
Where can I read Twelve years a slave online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library