It is later learned that he was beauty s halfbrother, an older son of duchess. The earliest dated inscribed copies are christmas 1877. Gingera companion of beauty s at birtwick park, she is named for her chestnut colour and her habit of biting, which is often how the spice. What is the value of the book black beauty by anna sewell. Who was the first publisher of anna sewells black beauty. 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. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. What is my black beauty book from the early 1900s worth. At that time, writing was very difficult for her due to her illness so she had to dictate the text for her mother. Black beauty and millions of other books are available for instant access. Black beauty adapted stepping stone book classics paperback.
Although, i know it is at least from 1904 or before because there is. Black beauty by anna sewell, first edition abebooks. Black beauty by anna sewell a classic tale of adventurestraight from the horses mouth. Black beauty by anna sewell, meg rosoff waterstones. Described on the titlepage of the first edition as the autobiography of her horse, translated from the original equine, black beauty was anna sewells only book, written when she fatally ill but determined to record her passopnate indignation at the insensitive behaviour of people towards animals.
Now a classic of childrens literature, though not originally published for children, this new edition of anna sewells autobiography of a horse is the only critical edition, with illuminating features not available elsewhere. The story is narrated in the first person as an autobiographical memoir told by the titular horse named black. The first part of the book deals with beautys birth in a meadow, his time spent as a foal with his mother and the. Ruth browns painterly style is just right for beautys. Black beauty is not a modern book, and some of todays readers may find the morality of the novel dated or preachy. Apart from being a good story, black beauty was instrumental in changing peoples attitudes towards horses, and domestic animals in general. Sewell was told in 1871 that she had only 18 months to live. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Its a gentle, easytoread book that will find favor with children of all ages, and those adults with a little child deep inside. Black beauty by anna sewell probably the most popular horse story of all time, black beauty tells the story of one horses long and varied life. One of the bestloved animal adventures ever written this penguin threads edition of anna sewells moving novel black beauty includes a new foreword by pulitzer prize winner jane smiley, cover art by jillian tamaki and deluxe french flaps. Black beauty book by anna sewell, rachel clowes official. Buy black beauty penguin popular classics new ed by sewell, anna isbn. Black beauty by anna sewell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
However, it offers a fascinating, detailed portrait of. This classic story allows the reader to hear about the adventures of a. Black beauty anna sewell publisher david mckay illus. Rachel clowes grew up in south london and studied illustration at cambridge school of art. Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by anna sewell. Find black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna at biblio. The book is an autobiography from the point of view of the titular horse, named black beauty. Described on the titlepage of the first edition as the autobiography of her horse, translated from the original equine, black beauty was anna sewells only book, written when she fatally ill but.
Black beauty is an alltime classic childrens story. 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. Anna sewell the author and her heirs saw no royalties, but jarrold and sons made a fortune. She finished writing the manuscript in 1877 and sold it to a norwich publisher. See all books authored by anna sewell, including black beauty, and black beauty graphic novel, and more on. Black beauty spends his youth in a loving home, surrounded by frien. Black beauty book by anna sewell, carol fenner official. He learned good manners from his mother and lived by those principles for the rest of his life. Anna sewells classic novel has enthralled readers since it was first published in 1877. About the book probably the most popular horse story of all time, black beauty tells the story of one horses long and varied life. Anna sewell a horse of nineteenth century england tells his life story from his early home through many masters and experiences, both. Anna sewell a horse of nineteenth century england tells his life story from his early home through many masters and experiences, both good and bad. What is the value of the book black beauty by anna sewell in 1877 the book was written by. There, his mother nurtures him, raises him and gives him advice which he remembers and.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Anna started the manuscript of black beauty in 1871. Black beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a white. He is a beautiful strong horse who always strives to do his best. Anna sewells dependence on horses for transportation gave her keen insights into the lives of animals that most people of her day took for granted, and with black beauty, she wove a timeless tale of kindness and compassion for humans and beasts. May 17, 2007 what is the value of the book black beauty by anna sewell in 1877 the book was written by.
Today black beauty is one of the bestselling books in history, with over 50 million copies sold in 50 different languages. I have tried to look up the book, the date, and look up pictures of the book with no luck. 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. This is a vintage and classic copy of black beauty. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. 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. The book was written by anna sewell and published by m. 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. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Front board was flexed at some time, and an insipient crack was formed, but cloth is not broken.
Lizziea highstrung, nervous mare whom lady anne rides one day and is spooked until black beauty comes to her aid with his rider. Get the best deals on black beauty sewell when you shop the largest online selection at. Anna sewells black beauty penguin young readers, level 4. This penguin threads edition of anna sewells moving novel black beauty. Its a gentle, easytoread book that will find favor with children of. The publisher operated at 5258 duane in new york from 1900 until 1912, when operations were moved to east twentythird street. Title page has green decorative border surrounding red lettering.
Hard cover with wear on spine, edges and corner of book. 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. He learned good manners from his mother and lived by those principles for the rest of. The story begins in a meadow of 19th century england, where the young horse, black beauty, has just been born. 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. 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 by anna sewell 1955 whitman publishing company vintage book. Black beauty 1938 hb anna sewell vintage book hal arbo classic child story. Black beauty first edition anna sewell bauman rare books.
Although, i know it is at least from 1904 or before because. Details about black beauty anna sewell publisher david mckay illus. Continuously in print and translated into multiple languages since it was first published, anna sewells black beauty is a classic work of. Later on i deduced that would leak out the storys essence and turn it into complete fragility. 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. Black beauty, her only book, was completed and published in 1877, just a few months. Now a classic of childrens literature, though not originally published for children, this new edition of anna sewells. The first place that i can well remember was a large pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in it. Black beauty the autobiography of a horse by sewell, anna. It tells the tale of a horse named black beauty, from birth to old age. 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.
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. She lives in yorkshire, england, with her husband, also an illustrator, her three sons, and two cats. On the one hand, a fully engaging novel and on the other hand, a strong statement against. 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 books huge success. Brown illustrates in a rich, pastoral style publishers weekly a handsome picture book. As part of the wonderful collectors library series, black beauty is one of the best is one of the bestloved classics of all time. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. The book is firmly bound in the publishers brown cloth, lettered and decorated. Anna sewell books list of books by author anna sewell. The first place that i can well remember was a large pleasant meadow with a. There, his mother nurtures him, raises him and gives him advice which he remembers and acts on for the rest of his life. 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.
Probably the most popular horse story of all time, black beauty tells the story of one horses long and varied life. Sewell had great difficulty in finding a publisher. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Sewell had great difficulty in finding a publisher and sales at first were slow. Overview black beauty is an 1877 novel by english author anna sewell.