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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (587 download)
Download or read book A Brief Memoir of John Henry written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Julius Lester
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0140566228
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (45 download)
Download or read book John Henry written by Julius Lester and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-12-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney's warm, humorous retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad. When John Henry was born the birds, bears, rabbits, and even a unicorn came to see him. He grew so fast, he burst right through the porch roof, and laughed so loud, he scared the sun! Soon John Henry is swinging two huge sledgehammers to build roads, pulverizing boulders, and smashing rocks to smithereens. He's stronger than ten men and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Nothing can stop John Henry, and his courage stays with us forever. A Caldecott Honor Book * "This is a tall tale and heroic myth, a celebration of the human spirit . . . The story is told with rhythm and wit, humor and exageration, and with a heart-catching immediacy that connects the human and the natural world. " --Booklist, starred review "Another winning collaboration from the master storyteller and gifted artist of Tales of Uncle Remus fame." --School Library Journal "A great American hero comes fully to life in this epic retelling filled with glorious, detailed watercolors . . . This carefully crafted updating begs to be read aloud for its rich, rhythmic storytelling flow, and the suitably oversize illustrations amplify the text." --Publishers Weekly
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Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Legend of John Henry written by and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Herculean steel driver on the railroad pits his strength and speed against the new steam hammer which is putting men out of jobs.
Author : Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9780833539755
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (397 download)
Download or read book John Henry, an American Legend written by Ezra Jack Keats and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1987-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life of the legendary steel-driving man who was born and who died with a hammer in his hand
Author : Brad Kessler
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 9781591977643
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (776 download)
Download or read book John Henry written by Brad Kessler and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 13 : 019974114X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)
Download or read book Steel Drivin' Man written by Scott Reynolds Nelson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-09-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ballad "John Henry" is the most recorded folk song in American history and John Henry--the mighty railroad man who could blast through rock faster than a steam drill--is a towering figure in our culture. In Steel Drivin' Man, Scott Reynolds Nelson recounts the true story of the man behind the iconic American hero, telling the poignant tale of a young Virginia convict who died working on one of the most dangerous enterprises of the time, the first rail route through the Appalachian Mountains. Using census data, penitentiary reports, and railroad company reports, Nelson reveals how John Henry, victimized by Virginia's notorious Black Codes, was shipped to the infamous Richmond Penitentiary to become prisoner number 497, and was forced to labor on the mile-long Lewis Tunnel for the C&O railroad. Equally important, Nelson masterfully captures the life of the ballad of John Henry, tracing the song's evolution from the first printed score by blues legend W. C. Handy, to Carl Sandburg's use of the ballad to become the first "folk singer," to the upbeat version by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Attractively illustrated with numerous images, Steel Drivin' Man offers a marvelous portrait of a beloved folk song--and a true American legend.
Author : Scott Reynolds Nelson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9781426300004
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book Ain't Nothing But a Man written by Scott Reynolds Nelson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Mary Eleanor Barrows
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book John Henry Barrows written by Mary Eleanor Barrows and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Eamon Duffy
Publisher : SPCK
ISBN 13 : 0281078505
Total Pages : 75 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (81 download)
Download or read book John Henry Newman written by Eamon Duffy and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2019-10-13 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘In another world it is otherwise, but here below to live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.’ From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine (1903) Saint John Henry Newman was one of the most controversial and influential thinkers of his day, and his many writings have remained highly influential since his death in August 1890. He is also widely regarded as one of the finest prose stylists of modern times, as well as a popular poet and hymn-writer. Published to coincide with Newman’s canonization by Pope Francis in October 2019, this engaging and judicious introduction to Newman’ life and legacy will be welcomed by newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Author : John Henry Anderson
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781358397257
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (972 download)
Download or read book Memorials of the REV. John Henry Anderson written by John Henry Anderson and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Ian Ker
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019959659X
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book John Henry Newman written by Ian Ker and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive biography of John Henry Newman.
Author : Stephen Krensky
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 082257036X
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (225 download)
Download or read book John Henry written by Stephen Krensky and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He sure loved to pound things and his muscles were harder than rocks. At work, John laid down tracks for the railroad company. The earth shook when he swung down his heavy hammers. John was stronger than the strongest worker, but was he stronger than a machine? Find out in this powerful tale.
Author : John Henry
Publisher : Red Globe Press
ISBN 13 : 0230019439
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (3 download)
Download or read book A Short History of Scientific Thought written by John Henry and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A highly readable historical survey of the major developments in scientific thought and the impact of science on Western culture, this book takes the reader from ancient times through to the twentieth century. Organized chronologically, the book explores the history of studies of the natural world, and man's role within that world, in a single volume"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Colson Whitehead
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0307486672
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book John Henry Days written by Colson Whitehead and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : George Vere Hobart
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book John Henry written by George Vere Hobart and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dmitri Jackson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999259627
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (596 download)
Download or read book John Henry written by Dmitri Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (141 download)
Download or read book John Henry written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
