126 Results with the "Children's Literature" genre
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10 A Talk in the Orchard
In Chapter 10 of "Black Beauty," we delve into the conversations among the horses: Black Beauty, Ginger, Sir Oliver, Merrylegs, and Justice. The chapter starts with Black Beauty and Ginger reflecting on their breed and the pleasure they find in carrying their riders during riding parties. They discuss the comfort a light hand on the reins brings to a horse, emphasizing the sensitivity of a horse's mouth and how gentle guidance is much preferred to harsh handling. The narrative then shifts to a poignant…-
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09 Merry legs
In Chapter 9 of "Black Beauty," Merrylegs, a small, gentle, and wise pony, provides insight into his interactions with the young children of Mr. Blomefield, the vicar, and their families. The children, comprising Miss Jessie, Flora, two boys older than them, and several younger ones, would often visit, spending hours riding Merrylegs around the orchard and home paddock. One particular afternoon, after an extended period of play, James, presumably a stable hand, noticed Merrylegs' exhausted state upon his…-
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08 Ginger’s Story Continued
In the chapter "Ginger's Story Continued" from the novel "Black Beauty," Ginger shares her distressing experiences at her first place of residence with Beauty. After her initial training, Ginger was sold to match another chestnut horse by a dealer, which led to her being purchased by a fashionable gentleman. This new environment introduced her to the torturous use of a tight check-rein, aimed at enhancing her appearance by forcing her to hold her head high for extended periods. This unnatural posture…-
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07 Ginger
In Chapter 7 of "Black Beauty," titled "Ginger," the narrative delves into the backstory of Ginger, a horse with a tumultuous past, through a conversation between Ginger and Black Beauty. Ginger opens up about her early separation from her mother, her upbringing among indifferent colts, and the neglect from the man responsible for their care, contrasting it with Black Beauty’s gentler experiences. She recounts the trauma of being broken in—a process devoid of kindness and full of force, which instilled…-
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06 Liberty
In the sixth chapter of "Black Beauty" titled "Liberty," the narrative unfolds from the perspective of Black Beauty, who reflects on his contentment and living conditions in his new home. Despite the comfort, good food, and caring handlers he has, Black Beauty yearns for freedom, reminiscing about the days when he could roam freely in the fields, expressing his energy and spirit without restraint. This contrast between his past liberty and current confined life, where his movements are restricted by straps…-
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05 A Fair Start
Chapter 5 of "Black Beauty," titled "A Fair Start," introduces John Manly, the coachman, who lives near the stables with his wife and child. The morning after Beauty's arrival, John gives him a thorough grooming, which pleases the Squire, the owner of Beauty. The Squire instructs John to test Beauty's paces by taking him on a specific route around the estate. John carefully fits Beauty with a comfortable bridle and saddle, and the two set out, starting slow before moving to a trot and then a canter. They…-
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04 Birtwick Park
At Birtwick Park, under the care of Squire Gordon, Black Beauty begins a new chapter in his life. He leaves his first home with a gentle farewell from his master, entering a world that contrasts with his origins through its grandeur and orderly structure. Birtwick Park, nestled by the village of Birtwick, is a haven of large old trees, smooth roads, and a series of lodges leading to the squire's stately house and its gardens. The stables, a domain of comfort and companionship for horses, becomes Black…-
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03 My Breaking In
In this chapter, Black Beauty introduces his early experiences of being "broken in," a term he explains for the benefit of readers unfamiliar with horse training. It involves acclimating a horse to wear a bridle, saddle, and eventually, to bear the weight of humans and pull carts or carriages obediently and quietly. His master, intending to prevent fear or injury, undertakes the task personally, beginning with introducing Black Beauty to a bit and bridle, an experience the horse finds uncomfortable and…-
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02 The Hunt
Before I turned two, a memorable event occurred during an early spring morning cloaked in a light mist. Being in the lower field with my fellow colts, we were suddenly attentive to distant dog cries, signaling the beginning of a hunt as acknowledged by the most senior among us. With curiosity, we all moved to a vantage point, where my mother and an elderly horse of our master's possession joined in observing the unfolding scene. The ensuing chase of a hare by a pack of hounds, accompanied by men on…-
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01 My Early Home
My earliest memories are of a large, serene meadow, the first home I can recall vividly. It was adorned with a clear pond, shaded by trees, bordered by rushes and water-lilies at one end, and overlooked by a grove of fir trees at the other. Beyond its confines, I could glimpse our master's house and a plowed field. In my youth, nourished by my mother's milk, I stayed close to her, frolicking by day and resting by her side at night. The pond was our refuge from the heat, and a cozy shed near the grove…-
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