Black Beauty

By Anna Sewell

By Anna Sewell

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    About Black Beauty

    Black Beauty’s story, as told by himself, is the fascinating tale of the life of a horse a hundred years ago, when horses were a part of daily life.

    Although his early colthood is happy, Black Beauty later tastes the bitterness of cruel handlers and indifferent masters as he passes from hand to hand, progressing from the country to London and back again.

    This, the most famous horse story ever written, is a must on everyone’s reading list.

    About Black Beauty

    As part of the wonderful Collector’s Library Series, Black Beauty is one of the best is one of the best-loved classics of all time. This attractive volume contains the complete and unabridged story with 12 full color illustrations, plus numerous black & white illustrations throughout. The deluxe edition features a full piece cloth case, a four color illustrated onlay on the front cover, foil stamping on front and spine, stained edges on three sides, printed endpapers with book plate, and a satin ribbon marker. This book should have an honored place in any child’s library.

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    About Anna Sewell

    Anna Sewell was born in 1820 in Norfolk, England. Her only book, Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse, was published in 1877. Sewell died in 1878. 

    About Anna Sewell

    Anna Sewell was born in 1820 in Norfolk, England. Her only book, Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse, was published in 1877. Sewell died in 1878. 

    Product Details

    Paperback
    Published by Yearling
    Dec 12, 2000 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440416456

    Ebook
    Published by Yearling
    Feb 29, 2012 | 240 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307808677

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