Black Beauty describes his early memories; his experiences with his kind master, Squire Gordon; and his sale to one of the squire's old friends.

Black Beauty is sold to an Earl, is forced to pull a carriage, and saves the life of Lady Anne

Black Beauty describes the three years during which he pulled Jerry Barker's London cab.

After being mistreated by several cruel masters, Black Beauty is sold to a gentle farmer and nursed back to health