The Story of Little Black Sambo
by Bannerman, Helen
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0397300069
- ISBN 13
- 9780397300068
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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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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A wonderfull book for children,to see and learn of other cultures.
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- Bookseller
- Chaparral Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CHAPbanLBS
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo
- Author
- Bannerman, Helen
- Illustrator
- Bannerman, Helen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Authorized American Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0397300069
- ISBN 13
- 9780397300068
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1923-01-21
- Size
- 4x0x5
- X weight
- 4 oz
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