The Story of Little Black Sambo
by Bannerman, Helen (author and illustrator)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good (-) to Good(+) copy. Spine torn and missing paper covering; boards are rubbed at corners, spine and edges; scratches a
- Seller
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Oakland, California, United States
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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
- Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 84002
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo
- Author
- Bannerman, Helen (author and illustrator)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good (-) to Good(+) copy. Spine torn and missing paper covering; boards are rubbed at corners, spine and edges; scratches a
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. B. Lippincott Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1946
- Keywords
- Rare Book, Black Stereotypes, Tigers, Children, Clothing
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- 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....