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Chapter
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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43 A Friend in Need
Chapter 43 of "Black Beauty" titled "A Friend in Need" narrates a busy day for Jerry and the protagonist horse, Beauty, during an election. From the morning, there's no respite as they ferry passengers across London – from a stout gentleman to the Bishopsgate station, a party to Regent's Park, and a sequence of other customers with urgent destinations, including a dash to Bow Street Police Station. Amidst the election day chaos, involving throngs of people and vehicles adorned with party colors, Jerry…-
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THE TOWER WINDOW
In Chapter XIV of "Just David," entitled "The Tower Window," David's unwavering curiosity and innocence lead him to venture once again into the domain of his Lady of the Roses. Setting out with his violin, he is initially disappointed not to find her in the garden but is drawn to the majestic house by the allure of unfamiliar music and the architectural beauty he has long admired from afar. Upon entering the house, David is entranced by the opulence and novel surroundings he encounters—a stark contrast…-
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21 The Parting
In Chapter 21 of "Black Beauty," titled "The Parting," a bittersweet transition unfolds, marking the end of several years of happiness for the protagonist and his companions. The mistress's illness necessitates a move to a warmer climate for her recovery, setting in motion a series of farewells and relocations for the household and the horses alike. Black Beauty narrates the emotional toll this change takes on both the humans and animals involved with a poignancy that reflects the close bonds…-
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Black Beauty
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a classic novel told from the perspective of a horse, recounting his experiences with both kind and cruel owners while highlighting the importance of kindness and humane treatment of animals.-
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33 A London Cab Horse
Jeremiah "Jerry" Barker becomes the new master of Black Beauty, alongside his warm and lively family comprising his wife Polly, their twelve-year-old boy Harry, and their eight-year-old daughter Dolly. The household's affection and happiness are unlike anything Black Beauty has experienced before. Jerry owns a cab and another horse named Captain, a noble, elderly horse with a distinguished military past, having served in the Crimean War. On Black Beauty's first morning, Polly and Dolly warmly welcome…-
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TWO LETTERS
In Chapter IV of "Just David" titled "Two Letters," David, a young boy, wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings, realizing the permanence of his father's absence. In his confusion and distress, David encounters Perry Larson, who attempts to sympathize with David's situation. Unable to understand the fate of his father fully or the adults around him, David declines an invitation to breakfast and plans to return to his mountain home, believing it to be where he belongs and where his father would find him if he…-
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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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44 Old Captain and His Successor
In Chapter 44 of "Black Beauty," narrated by the eponymous horse, we learn the tragic story of Captain, an old and trusted horse, and his replacement Hotspur. Captain, a noble and steadfast companion to Beauty and their driver Jerry, meets a cruel fate following a catastrophic accident caused by a drunk drayman. As Jerry and Captain return from a trip across London Bridge, a brewer's dray, helmed by the inebriated driver, collides with their cab. The collision is devastating—Captain is severely injured,…-
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SECRETS
In Chapter XV of "Just David," titled "Secrets," David is eager to share his experiences from his second visit to Sunnycrest with Jack and Jill. However, upon arrival, he finds only Jill at home. Their interaction is less awkward this time, and they converse freely in the open outdoors. David is disappointed that Jack is not there, as he especially wanted to see him. Jill explains Jack's absence by saying he's "gone pot-boiling," a metaphor for Jack selling garden produce to make ends meet, despite his…-
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