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Little Black Sambo
by Helen Bannerman
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Oxford, Mississippi, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
The Story of Little Black Sambo, a children's book by Helen Bannerman, a Scot who lived for 30 years in Madras in southern India, was first published in London in 1899. (An American edition of the book was illustrated by Florence White Williams. ) In the tale, an Indian boy named Sambo prevails over a group of hungry tigers. The little boy has to give his colourful new clothes, shoes, and umbrella to four tigers so they will not eat him.
Reviews
On Jan 14 2015, a reader said:
When I was a young I thought this was a great book. I never considered this book racist. But back then I didn't know what racism was. Sambo could have pink with yellow polka dots I would never have known the difference. Only when the grown ups made it racist did this ever enter my mind.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rare Square Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1439
- Title
- Little Black Sambo
- Author
- Helen Bannerman
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
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About the Seller
Rare Square Books
Biblio member since 2018
Oxford, Mississippi
About Rare Square Books
Established in 1979, Square Books is a general independent bookstore located in Oxford, Mississippi. Square Books has long dealt in collectible and signed books. In 2019, on the 40th anniversary of the opening, a new chapter was added with the addition of Rare Square Books located in the original second floor location.