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47 Hard Times

by LovelyMay — Chapter 47 of "Black Beauty," titled "Hard Times," narrates a particularly challenging period in the life of Black Beauty under the ownership of Nicholas Skinner, a harsh and unkind master. Skinner, described with daunting features such as "black eyes and a hooked nose," represented the epitome of cruelty towards horses and humans alike. His treatment of horses as mere tools for profit, without regard for their wellbeing, highlights the dire conditions Black Beauty endures. This chapter starkly portrays…
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DAVID TO THE RESCUE

by LovelyMay — David to the Rescue" encapsulates a poignant night in the life of young David, who transitions from a world of innocence and music into the stark reality of economic hardship and self-sacrifice. On a moonlit evening, haunted by the tale of "The Princess and the Pauper," David is drawn away from his usual enchantment with nature to confront a palpable human crisis at the Holly farmhouse. Here, he learns of the Hollys' financial destitution caused by a bank failure, threatening their home with foreclosure…
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26 How it Ended

by LovelyMay — In the dead of night, Black Beauty hears the distant sound of a horse's hooves, growing clearer and nearer, indicating someone might be coming to find them. The noise, recognizable as Ginger's steps attached to a dog-cart, brings hope. As the cart approaches, Black Beauty neighs and receives a response from Ginger, accompanied by men's voices. They discover Reuben, prone and unresponsive on the ground, later pronounced dead with noticeable coldness and blood-soaked hair, suggesting a severe injury. The…
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04 Birtwick Park

by LovelyMay — 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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37 The Golden Rule

by LovelyMay — Chapter 37 of "Black Beauty" titled "The Golden Rule" narrates a significant event where Jerry Barker, the kind cab driver, chooses compassion and community service over his and his horse's need for rest. The chapter begins in a light-toned setting with Polly, Jerry's wife, informing him that Mrs. Briggs, a former regular customer, requests his cab services again after trying and being dissatisfied with other cabs. Mrs. Briggs had ceased using Jerry's cab on Sundays, respecting his day of rest, but an…
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THE PUZZLING “DOS” AND “DON’TS”

by LovelyMay — Chapter VIII of "Just David" titled "The Puzzling 'Dos' and 'Don'ts'" introduces David to a new way of life filled with rules that often contradict his natural inclinations towards beauty and freedom. David finds himself navigating a world where productive tasks are mandatory ("dos"), such as hoeing corn, pulling weeds, and filling woodboxes, while his pleasures like lying under apple trees, exploring the brook, or observing insects are frowned upon ("don'ts"). Farmer Holly, on his part, experiences…
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15 The Old Hostler

by LovelyMay — The fifteenth chapter of "Black Beauty," titled "The Old Hostler," narrates the journey of Black Beauty, his master, mistress, and James the driver, to visit friends forty-six miles away from their home. The first day covered thirty-two miles, featuring long and heavy hills which James navigates with care, ensuring the comfort and welfare of the horses through thoughtful driving techniques and consideration of their needs. Upon arriving at their destination for the night, a principal hotel in the…
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48 Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie

by LovelyMay — Chapter 48 of "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell, titled "Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie," shares an uplifting turn of events in the life of Black Beauty. The scene opens at a horse sale where Black Beauty finds himself among other aged and debilitated horses, subject to the gazes of equally worn-out buyers and sellers. Amidst the dismal surroundings, a kind grandfather, Farmer Thoroughgood, and his enthusiastic grandson, Willie, spot Black Beauty. Their initial observation hints at a former…
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THE UNBEAUTIFUL WORLD

by LovelyMay — In "The Unbeautiful World," David grapples with internal conflicts and complexities of life, stirring from the contradictions between his expectations and reality. After forfeiting his cherished "start" for the Hollys' sake, he oscillates between fulfillment in helping them and longing for the impactful work he envisioned in the wider, beautiful world. This duality of emotions plunges him into a mire of confusion about life's nature. David seeks counsel from Mr. Jack, ignoring discussions about the gold…
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27 Ruined and Going Downhill

by LovelyMay — In chapter 27 of "Black Beauty," Beauty narrates his experience of recovery and reuniting with his friend Ginger after both had suffered due to the negligence and ill-treatment of their riders. After Beauty’s knees healed, he was turned into a meadow alone, where he felt the pangs of loneliness until Ginger joined him, also in recovery after being pushed too hard in a race by Lord George. Ginger and Beauty shared their grievances, reflecting on how their prime years were marred by a drunkard and a fool,…
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