The Story of Little Black Sambo
by Bannerman,Helen
- Used
- Condition
- vg/vg
- Seller
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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Small closed tear to bottom edge of dj. Stain to back dj cover. Protected with a brodart wrapper.
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
- Midway Used and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32876
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo
- Author
- Bannerman,Helen
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - vg/vg
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Platt & Munk Co. Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1930
Terms of Sale
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
- Brodart
- Generally used to refer to a clear plastic cover that is sometimes added to the dustjacket or outside covering of a book. The...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- VG/VG
- Very Good Condition book with a Very Good Condition dust jacket. Very Good Condition indicates a used book that does show some...