Black Beauty: His Grooms And Companions; The Autobiography Of A Horse

Black Beauty: His Grooms And Companions; The Autobiography Of A Horse - Paperback

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Black Beauty: His Grooms And Companions; The Autobiography Of A Horse

Black Beauty: His Grooms And Companions; The Autobiography Of A Horse - Paperback

by Anna Sewell
$29.61
Sale price  $29.61 Regular price 

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by Anna Sewell (Author)

A horse's life, told in his own words. Black Beauty, Anna Sewell's enduring masterpiece, invites readers into the heart and mind of a noble horse as he journeys through the stables, streets, and countryside of 19th century England. This classic animal fiction is more than the story of one horse; it is a moving plea for compassion, justice, and humane treatment, capturing the stark realities of animal cruelty and kindness in Victorian era Britain. Through Beauty's first person animal narrative, young readers and adults alike experience the world from a horse's perspective - his friendships, hardships, and the gentle moments of trust that shape his life. As a Victorian children's novel, Black Beauty stands apart for its honest, unsentimental voice and its powerful advocacy for animal rights. Sewell's talking animal classic sparked a new awareness of the lives of working horses, making it a touchstone in animal rights classic literature. This illustrated edition for kids brings the tale vividly to life, making it an ideal choice for school classroom novel study or for families to share together. Every page immerses readers in the sights and sounds of Victorian Britain, while the story's timeless message continues to inspire empathy and respect for all creatures. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are discovering Black Beauty for the first time or returning to its pages as a classic-literature collector, this edition honours the legacy of a book that changed the way the world sees animals.

Number of Pages: 258
Dimensions: 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: January 11, 2021
ISBN9789354360848
Author Anna Sewell
PublisherAlpha Edition
GenreChildren and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages258
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Anna Sewell

Anna Sewell was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, on March 30, 1820. Brought up in a strict Quaker family, Anna developed a strong interest in horses as a young girl. But a crippling bone disease and a fall in 1834 left her an invalid for most of her life. By her mid-thirties she was severely lame and could only get around in a pony cart, and characteristically she would never use a whip on the animal. In 1871, she was told she had eighteen months to live, and by the end of that year, she had begun her book, Black Beauty, hoping it might make people a little kinder to their faithful horses. Although she was seriously ill, she lived long enough to finish her book and see it published in 1877. On April 25, 1878, she died at her home in Old Catton near Norwich, England. Black Beauty, an enormous success from its first appearance, was soon adopted by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and used to improve the conditions of horses everywhere.

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