• Black Beauty

  • By: Anna Sewell
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (905 ratings)

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Black Beauty

By: Anna Sewell
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Sewell's classic story, enjoyed by generations of families, is given fine treatment in this audio production. Black Beauty goes from a peaceful, trouble-free existence to horrible treatment with his new owners when an accident necessitates that he be moved. His spirit perseveres through this time with the cruel men his mother warned him about as a foal as he finds his way back to a happier life. Sewell's tale, written as an outcry against animal mistreatment, takes on new life in Simon Vance's narration. His voice carries enough gravitas to easily convince both younger and older listeners of the importance of care for animals. His narration makes a heartfelt story into a listening experience for the family to share together.

Publisher's summary

In this classic story, set in Victorian England, a well-born colt tells his life story, from his early years in a pleasant meadow to his experiences as an elegant carriage horse and then an overworked cab horse. As he passes from one owner to another, some gentle, some cruel, Black Beauty tells a moving tale of an animal's perspective on the human world.
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Amazing

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏So Amazing And it is a horse telling the story I love the story and creativity

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good book

loved it, it was a good read for any age to listen to fir good entertainment

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Genuine and Sweet

I loved listening to this book! More than just a thinly veiled lecture in taking care of animals, it was a heartfelt story of a creature who silently observed the virtue and the vice of humanity. I wouldn't say it's an examination of conscience so to speak, but much can be learned from it. The book as a whole also just demonstrates how far kindness and goodness go. I grew fond of many men and horses in this book. I bought it on a whim, because of a sale. I'm glad I read it.

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THIS IS THE BESY BOOK EVER!!!!!!!

This is my favorite book. I am a hose lover and have two of my own. This book really made me think about my actions and it taught me lessons I will never forget. I have read this book about 5 times, but it never gets old! Again great book!!!! I would reccomend it to anyone who just wants to sit back, relax and enjoy a good story! 💜💙💚💛💝💖💟😀😀😀😀😀

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Saddest book ever.

I wish it was not so sad but it was a good book.
Loved the mom.

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I really like this story because it tells what a horse’s life is like. It also says what they feel like in certain circumstances, and makes you not really want to mistreat a horse.

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Ethen Mehlenbacher

What I like about this story is that it shows what life is like.It shows that we should always take on what life has to throw at us with all of our soul

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A wonderful classic.

A wonderful classic brought to life. Made this Equestrian think about horses better. Loved this book, and may listen again!

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good book plus free on kindle app with audio

good book plus free on kindle app with audio. I love free 😃. story flows well. love the classics. story told from house

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Yay

This is a great book it is: interesting fun and a great pastime I love it

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