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Born a free man in Minerva, Essex County, New York in July 1808, Solomon Northup's life took an extraordinary turn. His father, Mintus, a freed slave who adopted his former master's surname, achieved the remarkable feat of gaining voting rights in New York State despite his humble origins. Mintus passed away in 1829, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance.
Solomon's mother, though not named in his memoir, was of mixed ancestry—a quadroon, as he described her. Tragically, she died during Solomon's forced enslavement in the Deep South. In 1829, Solomon wed Anne Hampton, a woman of diverse heritage, and they were blessed with three children: Elizabeth, Margaret and Alonzo.
A jack of all trades, Solomon worked as a raftsman, carpenter, construction worker and fiddler. The Northup family initially resided on a farm in Hebron, Washington County, before relocating to Saratoga Springs in search of better prospects. While Solomon primarily earned his living through music, Anne found employment as a cook in local taverns and the United States Hotel.
In a cruel twist of fate, Solomon's life changed dramatically in 1841. At the age of 32, he encountered two men—Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton—who, after gaining his trust, drugged him and sold him into slavery. Falsely branded a fugitive slave, Solomon was transported to Louisiana, where he endured twelve harrowing years in bondage. This gripping memoir recounts his extraordinary journey through those dozen years of unjust captivity.
Book ISBN: | 9781627301039 |
Book Author: | Solomon Northup |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Stonewell Press |
Book Publisher: | Stonewell Press |
Book Dimensions: | 153 x 228 x 14 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2013-10-30 |
Book Pagination: | 228 pages, Illustrations |
Book Weight: | 352g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’