Its a very much shortened and simplified version of the original with gorgeous pictures throughout. All the events in this story are told through beautys eyesbut what do we know about the horse himself. Altemus published numerous versions of black beauty, this one is not often found. Translated from the original equine by anna sewell and this gives the reader an instant glimpse into what the book will be about. The autobiography of a horse, first published november 24, 1877, is anna sewells only novel, composed in the last years of her life between 1871 and 1877 while confined to her house as an invalid. Sewell was told in 1871 that she had only 18 months to live.
Black beauty is not a modern book, and some of todays readers may find the morality of the novel dated or preachy. In addition to this, the book achieved its aim to induce kindness, sympathy and an understanding treatment. This is a 1897 hard cover book, black beauty by anna sewell. The autobiography of a horse text from jarrold 19th edition. Book is pulling away from spine and spine is taped. First edition of one of the most popular animal stories ever written, in lovely original cloth. Beauty black book by kim ann motus ax, lhr for all skin colors and hair textures. Wonderful old copy of black beauty dated 1897 with 50 beautiful antique illustrations.
After that, black beauty was not handsome enough for lord and lady westerleigh because his knees were cut and scarred. Black beauty by anna sewell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Octavo, original gilt and blackstamped green cloth. Photo on the left is directly before, photo on the right is right after. Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell. Aug 02, 20 i have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia.
Here, you can see many of the books i have available to be made into vintage book purses. Find black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna at biblio. This first edition by anna sewell is available at bauman rare books. Jan 07, 2014 the book black beauty young folks edition the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell illustrated chicago m. Published by henry altemus company, philadelphia 1897. Black beauty 2 introducing the book the cover l hold up the cover. Black beauty is an 1877 novel by english author anna sewell. The first publisher of black beauty was jarrold and sons of london in 1877. I have a black beauty book that i cannot find a match to. Black beauty by anna sewell cecil aldin ill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
You sure do not see this classic book around from the late 1800s very often. The story is narrated in the first person as an autobiographical memoir told by the titular horse named black. I really liked the way black beauty is written from the horses perspective. How much is the book black beauty book sewell 1890 worth. Who was the first publisher of anna sewells black beauty. Black beauty by anna sewell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I purchased it in october of 2000 from a used book store in pa. Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna. 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 project gutenberg ebook, black beauty, young folks. Sign up for the book of the day email, and youll get a daily book recommendation email delivered to your inbox each morning. Nov 02, 2012 how black beauty changed the way we see horses in 1877, anna sewell wrote a novel about human kindness and cruelty all from the point of view of a horse. The book black beauty young folks edition the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell illustrated chicago m.
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. Inside the book looks like someone has cut and pasted from another document and not bothered to reformat to fit the page size. The book is in fair condition all the pages are tanning and the binding is coming loose a little bit. 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. Black beauty book presentation by prishita agarwal on prezi.
But i failed to notice the size of this particular version its not a regular book shape, its. This study guide consists of approximately 41 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of black beauty. Quite a beautiful copy with unsigned coloured plates. I have no idea of the books title it was a large black book with stations of the cross showing only hands parentheses based on the artists hands thus all of the stations depicted christs hands. A wonderful piece straight out of an estate we purchased. And once again, black beauty found himself in a happy home with kind. Kerschen is a school district administrator and freelance writer. As an autobiography written by a horse and told from his point of view, it was indeed an original and unique concept for the time. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. I have tried to look up the book, the date, and look up pictures of the book with no luck. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rare vintage antique 1897 black beauty by anna sewell red cover. Anna sewell sewell, anna, 18201878 the online books page.
The ladies were very pleased with black beauty, too. Hi, i am sure this happen all the time but i cant find. With fifty million copies sold, black beauty is one of the bestselling books of all time. Prishita agarwal 7 idea i hope you will grow up gentle and good, and never learn bad ways. Black beauty is the only book written by anna sewell. Black beauty first edition anna sewell bauman rare books. In 2003, the novel was listed at number 58 on the bbcs survey the big read. I have attached a picture of the black beauty book i have.
But i failed to notice the size of this particular version its not a regular book shape. Black beauty thankyou important phrases we call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words. I got sc halo treatment for the old lady wrinkles on my neck and hyperpigmentation on my chest. Get an answer for what is the plot of black beauty by anna sewell. The cover is intact, though worn on the inside, and the cover page is loose. The top board plate seems to be from the john beer illustration, minus the park railings, in the 1894 jarrolds edition. Anna sewell sewell, anna, 18201878 a wikipedia article about this author is available sewell, anna, 18201878. 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 is dated 1904. Color frontispiece and other color illustrations throughout book. How black beauty changed the way we see horses in 1877, anna sewell wrote a novel about human kindness and cruelty all from the point of view of a horse. Black beauty the black beauty mold was introduced in 1980 and is named for the equine star of anna sewells classic novel black beauty, the autobiography of a horse. Some of the pages appear to have tears but they are all there. Later on i deduced that would leak out the storys essence and turn it into complete fragility.
It is a desperately powerful book for children so be warned that any sensitive youngsters could be quite distressed by some of the upsetting chapters in black beautys life. Antique 1897 black beauty book horse by anna sewell. Its a gentle, easytoread book that will find favor with children of all ages, and those adults with a little child deep inside. Old black beauty childrens book anna sewell horse story. Ray bradbury books rare books for sale the scarlet letter beauty first book jacket book cover design beauty book black beauty book worms ebony beauty book cover art cover design book lovers.
I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897 by. 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. Black beauty, altemus abebooks shop for books, art. As an autobiography written by a horse and told from his point of view, it was. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The first part of the book deals with beautys 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. What is my black beauty book from the early 1900s worth. Rare vintage old antique 1897 black beauty book by anna. Black beauty the horse alternately known as darkie, black beauty, black auster, jack, blackie, old crony, and black beauty again our narrator and the star of the show, black beauty is the character we get to know best in this book. I teared up multiple times as i relived beauty and the slew of his bad owners, his poor knees and despite it all his good, tender heart. Its also full of simple moral lessons and sensuous writing that can take the reader from the beauty of a spring country evening to the hard working world of victorian london. Black beauty belonged to squire gordon and that he had been the gordons favourite horse.
I have a copy of black beauty by sewell published in 1897. An abridgement to about a third of the classic horse story by anna sewell, first published in 1877. It tells the tale of a horse named black beauty, from birth to old age. I loved this book as a child so i bought it for my horseloving granddaughter. 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.
Black beauty opens with its main character describing his first memory as that of a pleasant meadow. Black beauty fell and rueben was thrown off the horse and died. Published by henry altemus company philadelphia 1897. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect. It quickly became known as the bestloved animal story. Normally, abridgements of famous stories cheat the reader. Contents part i chapter 01 my early home 02 the hunt 03 my breaking in 04 birtwick park 05 a fair start 06 liberty. Altemus published numerous versions of black beauty, this one is not often.
Jerry was a very kind man and black beauty was happy working for him. 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. Black beauty 1899 sanspareil series henry altemus anna sewell on. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. The project gutenberg ebook, black beauty, young folks edition, by anna sewell this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. Black beauty is an alltime classic childrens story.
I have a 1897 black beauty the autobiography of a horse by anna. It makes all of his experiences and feelings so easy to empathise with. The book is an autobiography from the point of view of the titular horse, named black beauty. This is an ongoing project, and i will be adding new titles weekly. However, it offers a fascinating, detailed portrait of. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In this essay, kerschen discusses the moral lessons, particularly about temperance, that sewell incorporates into black beauty in the first chapter of black beauty, anna sewell provides her hero with a wise admonition from his mother. 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. I hope you will grow up gentle and good, and never learn bad ways. I have a copy of black beauty by anna sewell published in 1897 by henry altemus in philadelphia.
Black beauty was written in 1877 and was subtitled the autobiography of a horse. It is a desperately powerful book for children so be warned that any sensitive youngsters could be quite distressed by some of the upsetting chapters in black beauty s life. Black beauty by anna sewell hardcover for sale online electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles, coupons and black beauty by anna sewell leatherbound hardcover new. Jan 16, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Black beauty was the ultimate fangirl horse book and i ate it up as a little girl. But it has all the elements of the original story, as beautifully told as the original and perfect as an introduction to reading and to this wonderful old classic for my young grandchildren. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an. Nov 22, 2017 finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017 make 2020 your best reading year yet. They sold him to a london cab driver, jerry barker. One interesting aspect of the story is its narrated by black.
138 547 865 851 559 168 976 1001 732 946 1424 1287 672 604 1421 1442 552 847 624 747 1404 83 1218 398 998 1129 316 133 300 962