Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 907 Sewell, Anna 1820 1878 Sewell, Ana Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Beauty E-text prepared by Paul Murray and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders from images provided by The Internet Archive Children's Library "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 ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Horses -- Juvenile fiction Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Literature Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 115471 2025-08-05T12:40:51.823720 text/html 90904 2024-10-28T18:56:35 text/html 1579345 2025-08-05T12:40:57.953616 application/epub+zip 1579955 2025-08-05T12:40:54.970678 application/epub+zip 110244 2025-08-05T12:40:53.657681 application/epub+zip 1693608 2025-08-05T12:41:00.185608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1674686 2025-08-05T12:40:57.196614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181914 2022-09-06T17:29:55.520115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101233 2025-08-05T12:40:51.250614 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 81338 2024-10-28T18:56:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17877 2025-08-05T12:41:00.335620 application/rdf+xml 12630 2025-08-05T12:40:54.279660 image/jpeg 3162 2025-08-05T12:40:54.026650 image/jpeg 1565243 2025-08-05T12:40:51.910619 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia