Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the 19th century‚ Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse’s experiences at the hands of many owners — some‚ sensitive riders who treated him gently; others‚ cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting damage.‚ written as the animal’s autobiography‚ and as an appeal for the humane treatment of horses‚ this beloved classic reveals as much about human conduct as it does about animals.