American Humane Education Society, Boston
The American Humane Education Society (AHES) was founded by George T.
Angell and incorporated in 1889. Basically its goal was to promote
"kindness, justice and mercy" to all living creatures.
It published a monthly newsletter "Our Dumb Animals".
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The book "Black Beauty" was first published in England. George T. Angell's Society printed the American first edition in 1890. It distributed and sold hundreds of thousands of this title. Other publishers were also encouraged to publish this title. Angell felt that the book would have some impact on preventing cruelty to horses.
The American Humane Education Society published one series for juveniles. The volumes were considered sequels to "Black Beauty".
Gold Mine Series
| 1. Our Gold Mine at Hollyhurst | by Mary Matthews Bray | (Copyright 1893) |
| 2. Strike at Shane's | by Anonymous (Gene Stratton-Porter) | (Copyright 1893) |
| 3. Four Months in New Hampshire | by Ellen A. Barrows | (Copyright 1894) |
Published by the American Humane Education Society. Subsequently published by A. Flanagan. All three books are noted to be sequels to Black Beauty.
These books are published in cloth as well as in wraps. No priority is noted.
Wraps. Various colors. Book specific cover illustration.
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Cloth. Various colors. Blindstamped with gilt cover lettering (volumes
1/2). 12 mo.
Volume 3 has gilt spine lettering.
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