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Steel drivin' man: John Henry, the untold story of an American legend
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Published:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Format:
Book
ISBN:
0195300106, 9780195300109
Physical Desc:
214 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Status:
Aims Greeley Circulation
E185.97.H455 N45 2006
Description
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 the first rail route through the Appalachian Mountains. Using census data, penitentiary reports, and railroad company reports, Nelson reveals how John Henry 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.
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Language:
English
UPC:
9780195300109

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [175]-196) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Nelson, S. R. (2006). Steel drivin' man: John Henry, the untold story of an American legend. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Nelson, Scott Reynolds. 2006. Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry, the Untold Story of an American Legend. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Nelson, Scott Reynolds, Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry, the Untold Story of an American Legend. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press, 2006.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Nelson, Scott Reynolds. Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry, the Untold Story of an American Legend. Oxford ; New York, Oxford University Press, 2006.

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