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Anna Sewell
Anna Sewell

Anna Sewell, a British novelist, was born on March 30, 1820, and passed away on April 25, 1878. She is best known for her novel 'Black Beauty,' which tells the story from the perspective of a horse and has had a profound impact on the animal rights movement. more

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