Solomon Northup: the complete story of the author of Twelve years a slave

Twelve years a slave: an overview

Early life

Kidnapped

The journey south

Survival

Rescue

Sharing the story

The kidnappers: arrest and trial

Financial problems, the Underground Railroad, and the mystery of Northup's Fate

Appendix A: notices of appearances by Solomon Northup

Appendix B: Solomon Northup's family

Appendix C: publishing history of Twelve years a slave.