Solomon Northup: His Life Before and After Slavery

Description:

This book contains information about what Northup's life was like in New York before and after the nearly 12 years that he was a slave in Louisiana. Northup was lured away from Saratoga Springs, NY in 1841, and sold as a slave. In 1853, Northup was rescued and authored a book about his experiences titled *Twelve Years a Slave*.

subjects: slave narrative,  Solomon Northup,  Twelve Years a Slave,  underground railroad

People: Solomon Northup

Places: Saratoga Springs,  New York; New Orleans; Avoyelles Parish; Glens Falls

Times: Antebellum United States