Ain't nothing but a man
Ain't nothing but a man
About this book
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.
Historian Scott Nelson brings John Henry alive for young readers in his personal quest for the true story of the man behind the myth. The coauthor is Marc Aronson.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL19927560W
Subjects
Description and travelJuvenile literatureTravelRailroad construction workersHomes and hauntsJohn Henry (Legendary character)African AmericansBiography