The narrative follows a free black man from New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana, enduring 12 years of brutal bondage. His harrowing experiences shed light on the inhumanity of slavery and the struggle for freedom, offering a poignant testimony to the resilience of the human spirit. Through his journey, the book highlights the stark realities of the slave system and the fight for personal and collective liberation.
The narrative follows a free black man from New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana, enduring 12 years of brutal bondage. His harrowing experiences shed light on the inhumanity of slavery and the struggle for freedom, offering a poignant testimony to the resilience of the human spirit. Through his journey, the book highlights the stark realities of the slave system and the fight for personal and collective liberation.