Perhaps essentially the most celebrated animal story of the 19th century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse’s experiences by the hands of many homeowners — some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting damage.
Written as the animal’s autobiography, and as an appeal for the humane remedy of horses, Anna Sewell’s beloved classic reveals as much about human conduct and the social ills of the time as it does in regards to the remedy of animals. Scenes from the lives of both the landed gentry and the impoverished working class be offering a subtle but well-rounded viewpoint of social conditions in England right through the overdue 19th century. Animal lovers of every age will cherish this memorable story.