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John Henry and the Steel-Driving Man
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John Henry and the Steel-Driving Man

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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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Country
United States
Date
16 August 2013
Pages
32
ISBN
9781608704415

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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Country
United States
Date
16 August 2013
Pages
32
ISBN
9781608704415