1890 BLACK BEAUTY 1st US ed Anna Sewell Horses Equestrian Classic Animal Rights

1890 BLACK BEAUTY 1^st US ed Anna Sewell Horses Equestrian Classic Animal Rights

“Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions” by Anna Sewell is a classic tale that offers an insightful portrayal of a horse’s experiences in Victorian England. Narrated by Black Beauty himself, the novel leads the reader from his serene early life on a farm, through the struggles in London, to his calm retirement in the countryside. It sheds light on the varying degrees of treatment animals receive, emphasizing compassion and empathy. The book played a pivotal role in highlighting the challenges of horse-drawn cab drivers, advocating for their improved working conditions. The novel, written during Sewell’s last years, is now recognized as one of the best-selling novels of all time.

This rare 1890 first US edition also includes the well-known preface by George T. Angell.

Item number: #41459

Price: $499

SEWELL, A

Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions.

Boston: American Humane Education Society, George T. Angell, [1890]. First US Edition,

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [4], iv, [5]-245, [15]
• Reference(s): Bernard Unti, Anna Sewell
  • “…the most influential anticruelty novel of all time.” (Unti, pg. 313)
• Language: English
• Binding: Softcover; tight and secure
  • Paperback
• Size: ~6.5in X 4.5in (16.5cm x 11.5cm)

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