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John Henry And The Steel Driving Man
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Book Synopsis John Henry Days by : Colson Whitehead
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!
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.
Book Synopsis Ain't Nothing But a Man by : Scott Reynolds Nelson
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.
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.
Book Synopsis Steel Drivin' Man by : Scott Reynolds Nelson
Download or read book Steel Drivin' Man written by Scott Reynolds Nelson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attractively illustrated with numerous images, 'Steel Drivin' Man' offers a marvellous portrait of a beloved folk song - and a true American legend.
Book Synopsis John Henry, an American Legend by : Ezra Jack Keats
Download or read book John Henry, an American Legend written by Ezra Jack Keats and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis John Henry by : Carol Pugliano-Martin
Download or read book John Henry written by Carol Pugliano-Martin and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perform this American tall tale about how John Henry beat a steam drill.
Download or read book John Henry written by Corinne J. Naden and published by Troll Communications Llc. This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.
Download or read book John Henry, Hammerin' Hero written by and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, in graphic novel format, is the retelling of John Henry, a legendary character who made his mark on the American railroads.
Download or read book John Henry written by Adèle De Leeuw and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the tales of all the great things John Henry did from the time he was a baby.
Download or read book John Henry written by and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the life story of John Henry, the African American railroad legend known as the "Steel Driving Man."
Book Synopsis The Town that Fooled the British by : Lisa Papp
Download or read book The Town that Fooled the British written by Lisa Papp and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St. Michaels, Maryland, is a town of shipbuilders whose reputation for crafting powerful schooners carries far beyond the shores of young America. And once the War of 1812 starts, that's not necessarily a good thing. For the British have targeted the town as part of their campaign to defeat America in its fight to maintain its independence. And now, in August of 1813 the British fleet is sailing up the Chesapeake River to St. Michaels. The town's militia is assembled but no one expects they can win the fight against the powerful British cannons. Citizens are being evacuated and the town is in turmoil. All young Henry Middle wants to do is find his father amid the chaos of the coming attack. The lanterns he carries will be of use to the militia. As Henry works to conquer his rising fear, he realizes he may hold the answer to outsmarting the British in his very hands. Lisa Papp studied at Iowa State University College of Design and at Du Cret School for the Arts. The Town that Fooled the British marks her authorial debut. Lisa illustrated the Pennsylvania number book, One for All, and collaborated with husband Rob on P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet. Robert Papp's award-winning artwork includes hundreds of illustrations for major publishers. His first children's book, The Scarlet Stockings Spy, was named an IRA Teachers' Choice. His other books include The Last Brother and M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet. Rob and Lisa live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Book Synopsis John Henry and the Steel-Driving Man by : Virginia Schomp
Download or read book John Henry and the Steel-Driving Man written by Virginia Schomp and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis A Man Ain't Nothin' But a Man by : John Oliver Killens
Download or read book A Man Ain't Nothin' But a Man written by John Oliver Killens and published by Little Brown. This book was released on 1975 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel driving contest.
Book Synopsis John Henry, a folk-lore study by : Louis W. Chappell
Download or read book John Henry, a folk-lore study written by Louis W. Chappell and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis John Henry, the Steel-Driving Man by : Corinne J. Naden
Download or read book John Henry, the Steel-Driving Man written by Corinne J. Naden and published by Troll Communications Llc. This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.
Book Synopsis Steel Drivin' Man by : Scott Reynolds Nelson
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.
