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Twelve Years a Slave is an 1853 memoir and slave narrative by Solomon Northup as told to and written by David Wilson. Northup, a black man who was born free in New York state, details himself being tricked to go to Washington, D.C., where he was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Deep South. He was in bondage for 12 years in Louisiana before he was able to secretly get information to friends and family in New York, who in turn secured his release with the aid of the state. Northup's account provides extensive details on the slave markets in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, and describes ...

In 1870, a 26-year-old Paiute, Sarah Winnemucca, wrote to an army officer requesting that Paiutes be given a chance to settle and farm their ancestral land. The eloquence of her letter was such that it made its way into Harper’s Weekly. Ten years later, as her people languished in confinement as a result of the Bannock War, she convinced Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz to grant the requests in her letter and free the Paiutes as well.

Dive into the enchanting world of David Alec Wilson, a Scottish civil servant whose adventures in India inspired this captivating collection of stories. From the majestic tigers and leopards to the playful elephants and monkeys, each tale weaves together the rich tapestry of Indian wildlife and culture. With a mix of short vignettes and multi-part narratives, this collection promises to entertain and transport you to a land full of wonder and excitement. - Summary by Larry Wilson