Books with title Black Beauty : the autobiography of a horse

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"The first place that I can well remember, was a large pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in it. Some shady trees leaned over it, and rushes and water-lilies grew at the deep end. ...""Black Beauty" is told by its hero: A remarkable black horse born with one white foot and a white star on his forehead. The autobiography begins with the first memories of idyllic country pastures, and ends with his work on cobblestoned streets in London. Black Beauty tells us about his experiences with cruel treatment, and how he finally finds love, peace and happiness.After publishing in 1877 the novel was an instant success and found his way into the hearts of millions of readers, and his place on the list of unforgettable world literature.