Black Beautys tale, as told by himself, is the fascinating story of the life of a horse a hundred years ago, when horses were a part of everyones life. Although his colthood and early life were happy, Black Beauty tastes the bitterness of cruel grooms and indifferent masters as he passes from hand to hand, progressing from the country to London and back again. This, the most famous horse story ever written, is a must on everyones reading list.