The Story of Little Black Sambo (Told and Pictured)
by Bannerman, Helen
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good (Book condition)/No Jacket
- Seller
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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About This Item
Synopsis
The Story of Little Black Sambo is a children’s book written and illustrated by Scottish-born author Helen Bannerman for her children while her family was living in India. The story of a young Indian boy who outsmarts four tigers that threaten to eat him has been noted a controversial with its publication in the United States, accused of presenting racist overtones, primarily because of its illustrations. However, many “American editions” were pirated versions, lacking Bannerman’s name on the title page, that were reillustrated, producing degrading caricatures.
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Reviews
A wonderfull book for children,to see and learn of other cultures.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Montreal Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031896
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo (Told and Pictured)
- Author
- Bannerman, Helen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good (Book condition)
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Publisher
- David McKay
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1931
- Bookseller catalogs
- India; Children's and Young Adult;
Terms of Sale
Montreal Books
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- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....