With a white star on his forehead and one white foot, Black Beauty is a handsome horse, spirited but kind. After his early carefree days in the meadow, Beauty is sold and his turbulent working life begins. Anna Sewell's ground-breaking autobiography not only captivates readers' hearts, but also offers valuable insights into citizenship, social issues, the treatment of animals, and the need for empathy, compassion, and social responsibility. A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of literature to broaden horizons and to shape hearts and minds, this quality hardback edition is charmingly illustrated by Francis Phillipps to captivate younger readers.