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Author: Colson Whitehead Publisher: Anchor ISBN: 0307486672 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 402
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From the bestselling, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, a novel that is "funny and wise and sumptuously written" (Jonathan Franzen, The New York Times Book Review). Colson Whitehead’s triumphant novel is on one level a multifaceted retelling of the story of John Henry, the black steel-driver who died outracing a machine designed to replace him. On another level it’s the story of a disaffected, middle-aged black journalist on a mission to set a record for junketeering who attends the annual John Henry Days festival. It is also a high-velocity thrill ride through the tunnel where American legend gives way to American pop culture, replete with p. r. flacks, stamp collectors, blues men , and turn-of-the-century song pluggers. John Henry Days is an acrobatic, intellectually dazzling, and laugh-out-loud funny book that will be read and talked about for years to come. Look for Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Crook Manifesto, coming soon!
Author: Dmitri Jackson Publisher: ISBN: 9780999259627 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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A retelling of the beloved 19th-century folktale, steel driver John Henry discovers the mighty steam drill is being used to replace manual labor. John and the drill face off in a climactic race between man vs machine. Recommended for all ages.
Author: Scott Reynolds Nelson Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 9781426300004 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 72
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Historian Scott Reynolds Nelson recounts how he came to discover the real John Henry, an African-American railroad worker who became a legend in the famous song.
Author: Brad Kessler Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781591977643 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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This is a larger-than-life tale about the African American hero who was born with a hammer in his hand. Join John Henry on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness, where he finds men of all colors working together to build a great railroad. In no time, John Henry becomes king of the railroad camps by driving more steel than any man alive. And, in an exciting contest that pits man against machine, he single-handedly out-performs a new-fangled steam drill. This rousing tale delivers an inspirational message about pride and perseverance.
Author: Scott Reynolds Nelson Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195341198 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 225
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Attractively illustrated with numerous images, 'Steel Drivin' Man' offers a marvellous portrait of a beloved folk song - and a true American legend.
Author: Virginia Schomp Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1608704416 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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This book is an introduction to the life and story of John Henry whose superhuman labors has inspired songs, literary compositions, and theater. The story of John Henry takes place in the southern US. His death, from exhaustion, is a symbol for the tireless effort made by many men while participating in the railway boom of the late 1800�s. This well-rounded volume contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts folktales from diverse cultures and defines words unique to the story.
Author: Corinne J. Naden
Author: Colson Whitehead
Author: Dmitri Jackson
Author: Corinne J. Naden
Author: Scott Reynolds Nelson
Author: Brad Kessler
Author: Scott Reynolds Nelson
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Author: Virginia Schomp
Author: Corinne J. Naden
Author: Frank B. Wells