1877 first edition cover.
Black Beauty, a novel by English author Anna Sewell, was first published on the 24th of November, 1877. Considered to be a story about animal rights, the book is about t…
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The Real England is a concise, direct, and not-so-gentle window into the depths of the leftovers of the world’s once greatest empire. It is told from the perspective of one lone (or not so lone) long term visitor. It informs one of the dregs of the country and helps to explain quaint British oddities such as the crack addicted chav.
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This made me cry so much when I read it as a child. I gave a copy to my son, telling him he would have to read himself as I didn’t think I could bear to read it aloud to him. Afterwards, he said, “How could you give me such a sad book to read?”
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One of my all time favourites. Keep smiling:) xx
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I’ve never read it… It’s never too late. Thanks, Sarah
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This was one of my treasured books when I was a child.
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Sad indeed. The English do have a love affair with horses. especially young girls. I haven’t read that since I was at primary school, but have never forgotten it.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Gorgeous cover! This was one of my favourite books as a child.
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I read this book many times. One of my favorites as a youngster along with “Beautiful Joe”, a story about a dog.
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