Author: Sewell, Anna, 1820-1878 (Keywords)

When Black Beauty is trained to carry a rider on his back, or to pull a carriage behind him, he finds it hard at first. But he is lucky - his first home is a good one, where his owners are kind people. But in the 19th century many people were cruel to their horses, whipping and beating them and u...

This classic tale of a handsome, spirited horse, 'Black Beauty' has been a children's favourite for over 100 years. Anna Sewell tells the story of Beauty's life from a young foal through to a working horse.