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A novel written between 1871 and 1877. Told as an autobiography from a horse's perspective, it follows Black Beauty from his carefree days as a foal through hardships pulling cabs in London to eventual retirement. Through Beauty's encounters with cruelty and kindness, Sewell advocates for animal welfare while teaching sympathy and respect for all creatures. This groundbreaking narrative became an immediate