'I have never forgotten my mother's advice; I knew she was a wise old horse, and our master thought a great deal of her.' These are the words with which Black Beauty begins the narration of his autobiography- one of the most moving horse stories of all time. Black Beauty tells the story of the horse's long and varied life-as a young colt he is surrounded by gentle care and comfort but is sold to a series of owners, including a squire, an earl, and...