John Henry and the Steel-Driving Man

by Virginia Schomp

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...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1608704416
• ISBN13: 9781608704415
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5