One of the most famous animal stories in the world. Black Beauty is a handsome; sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother; Duchess; and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him; Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of hard labour and cruelty. Bravely he works as hard as he can; suffering at the hands of men who treat animals badly. But Black Beauty has an unbreakable spirit and will; and is determined to survive .Each short chapter recounts an incident in Black Beauty¿s life containing a lesson or moral typically related to the kindness; sympathy; and understanding treatment of horses.