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This classic story of the dignity and nobility of a very special horse in England at the turn of the 20th century has touched the hearts of readers around the world for decades. Black Beauty is a fine country-bred horse who is soon to make his way into the world. His first home, in the stable of a wealthy country gentleman, brings him into contact with a kind-hearted groomsman who teaches Black Beauty the proper manners of a dignified gentleman`s horse. Black Beauty more than proves his worth when he saves his master`s life the night of a big storm. Other adventures also ensue. One day, the dignified gentleman is forced to move away and Black Beauty once again enters the world and lives at the mercy of his owners. From a genteel upbringing in the beautiful country through various circumstances, Black Beauty moves from one owner to the next, experiencing varying levels of care. As a farmer`s haul horse, a London cabbie horse and a lady`s team horse, Black Beauty maintains an air of dignity and nobility that reaches out from the page to touch the hearts of readers everywhere. (2001)
