The Story of Little Black Sambo
by BANNERMAN, Helen
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
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Thomaston, Maine, United States
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About This Item
The illustrations are reproductions of Bannerman's original primitive-style sketches of Black Indians, many with exaggerated lips, wooly hair, and large eyes.
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
- Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1676
- Title
- The Story of Little Black Sambo
- Author
- BANNERMAN, Helen
- Format/Binding
- Boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Frederick A. Stokes Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1900
- Keywords
- Children's Book, Children
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