Black Beauty (Abridged‪)‬

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.

A beautiful horse grows from a young foal into a working cab-puller, journeying from the fields where he was born to the streets of London.

This charming family favourite about kindness and empathy is narrated by journalist and presenter, Angela Rippon.

About the author

Anna Sewell was born in 1820 in Norfolk. Through persistent difficulties with her health, Sewell wrote the classic children's novel Black Beauty, which has been credited with drawing widespread attention to animal cruelty.