A Golden Picture Classic edition, especially edited for the series by Barbara Nolen and illustrated by Tom Gill. Published by Adprint, London. Originally published in 1877, the novel is one of the earliest works written from a horse’s perspective and became influential in shaping attitudes toward the humane treatment of horses and animal welfare in Victorian England. This illustrated children’s edition is presented in the Golden Picture Classic format with colour illustrations throughout. Red boards with gilt (gold) title lettering to the front cover. The boards show some general age-related surface wear and light rubbing. A previous owner’s name is written to the front endpaper.