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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

Sewell, Anna

Paperback

Animals

ISBN10: 935436084X
ISBN13: 9789354360848
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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.

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