Twelve years a slave
Solomon Northup
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Twelve years a slave
Published
18xx
Publisher
J. E. Potter and company
Pages
336
Description
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.
Subjects
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Up from Slavery
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
American notes
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Twelve years a slave?
This edition of Twelve years a slave has approximately 336 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Twelve years a slave?
For most readers, Twelve years a slave typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Twelve years a slave?
The estimated word count for Twelve years a slave is approximately 84,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Twelve years a slave?
Twelve years a slave was written by Solomon Northup.
When was Twelve years a slave published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 18xx. The original work may have been published on a different date.