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Vwdoyle

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Possibly Russian?
« on: August 26, 2014, 11:58:26 am »
Hello,

I recently picked this up at an auction in a lot with som "Black Sambo" memorabilia.  Is there anyone who can help identify the language and possibly the title.  I would love to learn the history behind this but I'm not even sure what language it's in.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you!
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Re: Possibly Russian?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2014, 11:59:36 am »
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Re: Possibly Russian?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2014, 12:56:59 pm »
Looks like a russian (not 100% on that) copy of "Uncle Toms' Cabin" to me !
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Re: Possibly Russian?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2014, 01:12:23 pm »
I think KC can read a bit of Russian !! Maybe she can translate the title !!
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Re: Possibly Russian?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2014, 01:28:37 pm »
Did some quick research on your little old book ....

Looks to be a 1920's publishing from T-va M.O. Vol'f , St Petersburg/Moscow (S.Peterburg/Moskova) , Vwdoyle .

Uncle Toms' Cabin , AKA "Life Among The Lowly" was a favorite of Lenin , in his childhood , BTW .
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Re: Possibly Russian?
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2014, 02:04:35 pm »
Excellent research, Fancypants !!
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Re: Possibly Russian?
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2014, 03:18:33 pm »
WOW!  You guys are amazing.  Thank you for all the quick and informative responses. 
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Re: Possibly Russian?
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2014, 10:52:08 pm »
Fancypants nailed it!  It is the Russian Version of Uncle Tom's Cabin - the Title translates into English "Shack Uncle Tom".

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