Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years A Slave: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave

by David Fiske, Clifford W. Brown Jr., Rachel Seligman

Overview

A companion to the classic African-American autobiographical narrative, Twelve Years A Slave, this work presents fascinating new information about the 1841 kidnapping, 1853 rescue, and pre- and post-slavery life of Solomon Northup.

• For the first time, a book documents the full story of Northup's life—the basis of the 2013 movie, Twelve Years a Slave, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, and Paul Giamatti

• Supplies detailed coverage of Northup's pursuits after his release from slavery: educating the public via his book, his lectures, and dramatic presentations; and his efforts to help others gain freedom through his work on the underground railroad

• Provides a list of more than two dozen places and dates where Northup appeared following the publication of his book

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440829758
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/12/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	225
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

David Fiske, MLS, is a writer and independent researcher. He was previously senior librarian at the New York State Library.

Clifford W. Brown, PhD, is Robert Porter Patterson Professor of Government at Union College.

Rachel Seligman, MFA, is Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College.