This story is about a horse called Black Beauty. The story follows the life of Black Beauty from birth to old age. It is not only a story about one horse, but also a story about how cruel people were to horses in the past. Horses were forced to pull heavy carriages and carts. After this novel was published, people became aware of the brutality done to horses. Many organizations were founded and eventually cruelty to horses and other animals became a crime. Living conditions for horses improved. The novel Black Beauty is a favourite story for readers of all ages.