CC Cycle 3

Picture Books for Cycle 3
 

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1. Ain't nothing but a man: my quest to find the real John Henry

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Author:
Nelson, Scott Reynolds
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Richard B Harrison - Juvenile Non-Fiction - Does Not Circulate
J973 NELSO
Description:
Combining the story of the building of the railroads, the period of Reconstruction, folk tales, American mythology, and the tradition of work songs with his own personal quest, a renowned historian unravels the mystery surrounding the legendary African-American figure. 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.