Twelve Years A Slave
Solomon Northup was born a free man in America but kidnapped into slavery in the South
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
January 8, 20149m 0s
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Show Notes
Solomon Northup was born a free man in America, but in 1848 he was kidnapped into slavery in the South. After his escape from captivity - his book was published under the title Twelve Years A Slave. His story has now been made into a highly acclaimed film directed by Steve McQueen.
(Image: Solomon Northup from the frontispiece of his book)