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John Henry

John Henry

by Brad Kessler

1995African AmericansLegendsJohn Henry (Legendary character)FolkloreJohn henry (legendary character)
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About this book

Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

Themes & subjects

African AmericansLegendsJohn Henry (Legendary character)FolkloreJohn henry (legendary character)African americans, folklore
First published 1995

Setting

United States

Author

Brad Kessler

First published

1995

Editions

4

Language

English

Publisher

RABBIT EARS

ISBN

9780778606758

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