Solomon Northup's 'Twelve Years a Slave' is a gripping autobiographical account of his life as a free Black man from New York who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in the antebellum American South. For twelve agonizing years, Northup endured the brutal realities of plantation life in Louisiana, separated from his family and stripped of his identity. His memoir offers an unparalleled first-hand perspective on the horrors of slavery, detailing the daily cruelties, the psychological torment, and the unwavering hope for liberation. This powerful narrative stands as a vital historical document, shedding light on the profound injustices and the resilience of the human spirit.