The Story of Little Black Sambo [with] The Story of Topsy from Uncle Tom's Cabin
by Bannerman, Helen (ill John R Neill)
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
-
Victoria, British Columbia, 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.
Reviews
A wonderfull book for children,to see and learn of other cultures.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Neil Williams, Bookseller (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27132
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo [with] The Story of Topsy from Uncle Tom's Cabin
- Author
- Bannerman, Helen (ill John R Neill)
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- Early Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Reilly and Britton Co
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1908
- Pages
- 57 pp.
- Size
- 12MO
- Keywords
- children's and Illustrated, Black Interest.
Terms of Sale
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- 12mo
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- Fore Edge
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- Fair
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...