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Title: Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Beauty
Credits: E-text prepared by Paul Murray and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders from images provided by The Internet Archive Children's Library
Summary: "Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition" by Anna Sewell is a heartfelt novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This classic tale provides an insightful perspective on animal welfare through the life story of a horse, highlighting the cruelty and kindness he experiences throughout his life. The narrative unfolds from the horse's point of view, offering readers a unique lens into his world and the treatment he receives at the hands of humans. The story begins with Black Beauty's idyllic youth in a meadow under the care of a kind master and his wise mother, Duchess. As Black Beauty grows, he is sold to various owners, each representing different aspects of human nature—some are caring and gentle, while others are harsh and abusive. Black Beauty encounters numerous challenges, including the brutality of hunting, the rigors of cab work in London, and the misfortunes faced by his friend Ginger. Despite these hardships, the novel emphasizes themes of empathy and compassion, ultimately showing that love and kindness can prevail. The book serves not only as an engaging story but also as a powerful advocate for the humane treatment of animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Sewell, Anna, 1820-1878
EBook No.: 11860
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 671
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Horses -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Beauty
Credits: E-text prepared by Paul Murray and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders from images provided by The Internet Archive Children's Library
Summary: "Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition" by Anna Sewell is a heartfelt novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This classic tale provides an insightful perspective on animal welfare through the life story of a horse, highlighting the cruelty and kindness he experiences throughout his life. The narrative unfolds from the horse's point of view, offering readers a unique lens into his world and the treatment he receives at the hands of humans. The story begins with Black Beauty's idyllic youth in a meadow under the care of a kind master and his wise mother, Duchess. As Black Beauty grows, he is sold to various owners, each representing different aspects of human nature—some are caring and gentle, while others are harsh and abusive. Black Beauty encounters numerous challenges, including the brutality of hunting, the rigors of cab work in London, and the misfortunes faced by his friend Ginger. Despite these hardships, the novel emphasizes themes of empathy and compassion, ultimately showing that love and kindness can prevail. The book serves not only as an engaging story but also as a powerful advocate for the humane treatment of animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Sewell, Anna, 1820-1878
EBook No.: 11860
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 671
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Horses -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.