Solomon Northup was born a free man in New York State.
Solomon Northup was among a select few who were freed from sla.
This narrative reveals how Northup survived the harsh conditions of slavery, including smallpox, lashings, and an attempted hanging.
He spent the next 12 Years working as a carpenter, driver, and cotton picker.
Northup was transported by ship to New Orleans where he was sold into slavery. and placed in an underground Slave pen.
At the age of 33 he was kidnapped in Washington D.
C.
Solomon Northup was born a free man in New York State