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Lions, Tigers & Leopards - The Story of Little Black Sambo: Color Facsimile of First American Illustrated Edition

Description

Book Synopsis: 2017 Reprint of 1923 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Illustrated with 27 Color Drawings. Sambo is a South Indian boy who lives with his father and mother, named Black Jumbo and Black Mumbo, respectively. While out walking, Sambo encounters four hungry tigers, and surrenders his colorful new clothes, shoes, and umbrella so they will not eat him. The tigers are vain and each thinks he is better dressed than the others. They chase each other around a tree until they are reduced to a pool of ghee (clarified butter). Sambo then recovers his clothes and collects the ghee, which his mother uses to make pancakes. Despite controversy concerning the racism of illustrations of other contemporary editions, we reprint the original American Edition of 1923 by The Stokes Company. The illustrations therein are more of the type done to illustration contemporary children's books, like Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, [1894] and which do not reflect the patent racism of other editions of Little Black Sambo; editions that clearly pandered to racist sentiment at the time.

Details

Introducing the timeless classic - The Story of Little Black Sambo. This is the 2017 reprint of the original 1923 edition, meticulously reproduced to capture the essence of its historical significance. With 27 stunning color drawings, this full facsimile will transport you back to a different era, immersing you in a vividly illustrated world.

Follow Sambo, a brave South Indian boy, as he encounters four hungry tigers on his journey. In an act of self-preservation, Sambo cleverly surrenders his vibrant new clothes, shoes, and umbrella to the majestic predators. The tigers, being vain creatures, engage in a humorous pursuit, each believing themselves to be the best-dressed feline. Their chase ends in a delightful twist, leaving you in awe.

Rest assured, controversy surrounding other editions' illustrations has been duly addressed in this reprint. Our intention is to embrace the artistic style prevalent during that era, akin to masterpieces like Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. We conscientiously present the original American Edition, avoiding the patent racism that tainted subsequent versions catering to unsavory sentiments. This printing showcases the beauty of an innocent tale capturing the essence of childhood imagination.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of literary history. Immerse yourself in the innocence and wonder of The Story of Little Black Sambo. With its rich illustrations and captivating narrative, this book promises to be an essential addition to your collection. Click here to embark on a journey back in time and relish the splendor of this extraordinary tale.

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