Author: Kanhaya Lal Gauba
Title: Uncle Sham: The Strange Tale of a Civilization Run Amuck
Description: New York, Claude Kendall, 1929. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 261p. A red cloth hardcover book in very good condition. Spine slightly darkened; a couple flecks of ink on back cover. Dustjacket clippings pasted to front and back endpapers. Early owner's inscription inside, dated 1929. Otherwise, text clean and binding tight. A critique of American culture, provoked by the publication of MOTHER INDIA by Katherine Mayo. Mayo was an opponent of Indian independence and wrote her book to critique Hindu culture, particularly its treatment of women. In response, Indian lawyer K.L. Gauba wrote UNCLE SHAM to lampoon the racism, misogyny, and cultural imperialism of the U.S. Very Good .

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