126 Results with the "Children's Literature" genre
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14 James Howard
In the early morning of December, after completing his exercise, Black Beauty is being cared for by John when their master, holding a letter, enters the stable with inquiries about James Howard, a young assistant. The master questions John about James's work ethic and behavior, to which John replies with high praise, asserting James's reliability, industriousness, and honesty. John strongly defends James's character against any insinuation of misconduct, expressing his complete trust in James's dealings…-
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13 The Devil’s Trade Mark
In "The Devil's Trade Mark," from "Black Beauty," the narrative unfolds as John and Black Beauty, after attending to their master’s business, witness a troubling scene. A young boy, later identified as Mr. Bushby's son, is brutally trying to coerce a pony into jumping over a gate. The pony, resistant and distressed by the boy's harsh treatment—whipping, kicking, and striking—ultimately rebels, catapulting the boy into a thorn hedge and then fleeing home. John, finding slight amusement in the boy’s…-
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12 A Stormy Day
In Chapter 12, "A Stormy Day," of "Black Beauty," a journey taken by the narrator, an elegant horse named Black Beauty, along with his master and John, the coachman, becomes an adventure marked by the forces of nature. Setting out on a business trip in autumn, the party enjoys the crispness of the season despite recent rains that have left the landscape soaked and the river swollen. The lightness of the dog-cart and the high spirits of the travelers are soon challenged by the elements. As they cross the…-
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11 Plain Speaking
At Birtwick, the sense of pride and happiness within Black Beauty only grew with time, owing largely to the respect and love the master and mistress commanded among all living beings, not just humans. Their kindness extended to animals of all sorts, ensuring no creature suffered under their watch. Notably, their influence inspired a culture of compassion, leading to a significant reduction in the use of check-reins on cart horses within their community, a cause the mistress actively advocated against…-
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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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