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Black Beauty

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Black Beauty narrates the life of a horse from his own perspective. He recounts his experiences from a carefree colt in the countryside to his various roles and masters, highlighting the kindness and cruelty he encounters. The story explores themes of empathy and the moral treatment of animals.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this classic if you're captivated by stories told from an animal's perspective, as it provides a poignant and insightful narrative through the eyes of a horse. It appeals to readers who appreciate themes of kindness, empathy, and the quest for humane treatment of animals.

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Black Beauty

“Where we saw people who loved their neighbors, and were kind to man and beast, we might know that was God’s mark.” —Anna Sewell, Black Beauty

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“Where we saw people who loved their neighbours, and were kind to man and beast, we might know that was God’s mark.” —Anna Sewell, Black Beauty

Anna Sewell’s 1877 classic, Black Beauty, is considered to be one of the foremost works in animal welfare literature and a leading work in the children’s pony book genre. Narrated by the horse himself, the book follows his trials and tribulations as he passes from one owner to another and experiences the full spectrum of human treatment—from the knowledgeable and kind to the ignorant and cruel. Beloved by children and animal lovers alike, Black Beauty is now available as part of the Word Cloud Classic series, making it a chic and affordable addition to any library.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781626862579

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 November 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Illustration: b-w text

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Born in 1820, English writer Anna Sewell was a horse lover and is best known for her novel Black Beauty.

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