The book is an autobiography from the point of view of the titular horse, named black beauty. Translated from the equine, by jarrold and sons london in 1877, the novel now known as simply black beauty was written by english author anna sewell. Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell. Black beauty by anna sewell, first edition abebooks.
Black beauty was written by anna sewell to expose the harsh treatment and bad working conditions that horses sometimes worked under in 19thcentury england. I really enjoyed black beauty because anna sewell wrote it in such a way that it was amazingly from a horses perspective throughout the novel. I was 10 at the time and bought the book second hand out of a whim. Ive seen other arlington editions with the same design on the cover, and im guessing they date to the early 20th century 1900 1910s. It features a cloth binding on board with a pictorial cover and burgundy lettering to the front cover and spine. The novel became an immediate bestseller, with sewell dying just five months after its publication, but having lived long enough to see her only novel become a success. Get the best deals on black beauty sewell when you shop the largest online selection at. Black beauty is an 1877 novel by english author anna sewell. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jul 12, 2010 what is my black beauty book from the early 1900s worth. Anna sewell black beauty sellersupplied images abebooks. Black beauty by anna sewell childrens books the guardian. The autobiography of a horsethis book is part of a major european journalistic and media project. Described on the titlepage of the first edition as the autobiography of her horse, translated from the original equine, black beauty was anna sewell s only book, written when she fatally ill but determined to record her passopnate indignation at the insensitive behaviour of people towards animals.
Black beauty by anna sewell little big classics book 1938. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. It tells the tale of a horse named black beauty, from birth to old age. Black beauty by anna sewell, meg rosoff waterstones. Jan 07, 2014 the book black beauty young folks edition the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell illustrated chicago m. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Although, i know it is at least from 1904 or before because there is an inscription in the book by a person who gave the book as a gift to his daughter and it. Anna sewell 182078 was born in great yarmouth, norfolk. Buy black beauty anna sewell collection by sewell, anna isbn. Although the book was an immediate bestseller, sewell lived just long enough to see her first and only novel become a success she died on 25 april 1878. Black beauty starts at the beginning, with beauty s birth. Most importantly, sewell wrote the book in a time where horses were not given the same respect today, and black beauty helped to open the eyes of many to the cruelty horses had to suffer. Black beautys tale, as told by himself, is the fascinating story of the life of a. How much is the book black beauty book sewell 1890 worth.
Black beauty by anna sewell illustrated circa 1900. Anna sewell has 216 books on goodreads with 350382 ratings. To my dear and honored mother, whose life, no less than her pen, has been devoted to the welfare of others, this little book is affectionately dedicated. Black beautys experiences are one of both cruelty and kindness. Black beauty by anna sewell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story is narrated in the first person as an autobiographical memoir told by the titular horse named black.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Its a gentle, easytoread book that will find favor with children of all ages, and those adults with a little child deep inside. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an. Nevertheless, even those, ate least, i found to admire them for their extreme beauty. Black beautythe autobiography of a horseby anna sewellillustratedpublished by a. But black beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will, and is determined to survive. Beauty s story is set in victorian england, a time when horses were crucial since they were the main mode of transportation for humans. A collection of vintage books including black beauty by anna sewell, published by the saalfield publishing company, akron, ohio, 1924 with illustrations by florence white williams.
Black beauty iboo classics book 17 and millions of other books are available for instant access. What is the value of the book black beauty by anna sewell in. But no matter what circumstances he encounters, nothing can break black beauty s spirit. I got this copy of black beauty by anna sewell at a library sale and havent.
Black beauty book by anna sewell, illustrated, color cover. The first american editions from 1890 have the added title the uncle toms cabin of the horse as promoters of the novel hoped it. Black beauty by anna sewell view book on bookshelves at online book club bookshelves is an awesome, free web app that lets you easily save and share lists of books and see what books are trending. Anna sewell english quaker 18201878 was one of the first equine advocates, if not the first to write a childrens novel about a wonderful horse and the cruelty of man.
Discover one of the most moving horse stories of all time in anna sewell s beloved novel. The autobiography of a horse hear it read it classics by anna sewell, naxos of america and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first part of the book deals with beauty s birth in a meadow, his time spent as a foal with his mother and the advice she gives him to behave well to be treated well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
May 14, 2008 anna sewell 182078 was born in great yarmouth, norfolk. What is my black beauty book from the early 1900s worth. Sewell the mershon company early pocket edition circa 1900. Vintage black beauty 1900s by anna sewell goldsmith publishing co. Raised by his mother, duchess, under the kind care of farmer grey, beauty learns from a young age that humans can be either a. Contents part i chapter 01 my early home 02 the hunt 03 my breaking in 04 birtwick park 05 a fair start 06 liberty. With a wonderful introduction by awardwinning author meg rosoff, black beauty is one of the twenty bestloved classic stories being launched in the newly branded puffin classics series in march 2015. It was published in 1877, and became an instant best seller. She is well known as the author of the 1877 novel black beauty, which is now considered one of the top ten best selling novels for children ever written, although it was intended at the time for an adult audience.
This unique tale is narrated by a lovely, gentle horse named black beauty and has remained a childrens classic since it was first published in 1877. The novel follows the story of a young colt through its life and the experiences it has as it passes from master to master. Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell to my dear and honored mother, whose life, no less than her pen, has been devoted to the welfare of others, this little book is affectionately dedicated. This generic horsefondness goes way back, and one of the written proofs of that is the 1877s book, black beauty by anna sewell. Black beauty was the first book that i actually read, before that it was comics and such or what was given by my school. This series of documentary books are the starting point, in order to preserve, with effort, the. Vintage books including black beauty by anna sewell ebth. Black beauty, novel by anna sewell published in 1877, only five months before her death, has become one of the bestselling novels of all time. I was amazed at how you were looking at the world through the eyes of a horse. The life story of black beauty as well as his adventures and mishaps are told in this classic 19th century book. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of black beauty by anna sewell. It is a story of animal welfare, but also one that encourages kindness, respect, and empathy.
Published by published by jarrold and sons 1011 warwick lane, london circa. If you think this book is a silly tale written to male people cry, think again. Anna sewell s black beauty was an immediate success on its publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50 million copies. Burt company5258 duane streetnew yorkcirca 1910the titlepage is undated. From beauty s happy, enjoyable youth to his pleasant retirement, anna sewell ingeniously wrote the book to remind the cruel treatment in the 1800s. Black beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a white foot and a silver star on his forehead. Black beauty is the only book written by anna sewell. And this strong, handsome horse soon meets with many adventures and all types of people some kind and caring, others cruel and indifferent. Black beauty is the original autobiography of a horse, masterfully composed by anna sewell, who wrote it while an invalid shortly before her death. Find black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna at biblio. It earned eternal name and fame for its author anna sewell, an invalid who died within a few months of publication.
Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna. Black beauty is anna sewells classic tale of a horse living in 19th century england. Buy black beauty by anna sewell illustrated circa 1900 by anna sewell isbn. Black beauty, her only book, was completed and published in 1877, just a few months before she died, so she did not live to know of the book s huge success. Black beauty is an alltime classic childrens story. May 17, 2007 the book was written by anna sewell and published by m. The story of black beauty hardback book anna sewell vintage 1934. But once i started reading i was totally enthralled.
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