![]() ![]() ![]() James and Joe, his two successive grooms, were also quite caring and well-intentioned. John is his new coachman, and a good, wise, gentle old fellow. There he meets those who will become among his dearest friends: Ginger, Merrylegs, John Manly and James. Squire Gordon’s residence, Birtwick Park, thus becomes Beauty’s new home. He is sold to Squire Gordon, a man who takes a liking to this strong, young, beautifully dark coated horse. After this coming-of-age training, he is ready to leave the meadow of his youth. Soon after, he must undergo the breaking-in process where his trainer gently teaches him to bear a rider, wear a saddle and bridle and respond to the rider’s driving signals. As his youngest days pass in that meadow, he witnesses the death of his own brother and a rider in a hunting accident. The story of his life is this advice in living form. There, his mother nurtures him, raises him and gives him advice which he remembers and acts on for the rest of his life: do good and give your best effort always and everything will work out. ![]() The story begins in a meadow of 19th century England, where the young horse, Black Beauty, has just been born. ![]()
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