John Henry

By Hugh McHugh

Book Overview

""John Henry"" by Hugh McHugh is a children's book that tells the story of a legendary African American folk hero named John Henry. John Henry was a strong and powerful man who worked as a steel driver, driving steel spikes into rocks to create tunnels for trains to pass through. He was known for his incredible strength and speed, and his ability to outwork any man.The book follows John Henry's journey as he competes against a steam-powered drill to see who can dig the fastest and create the longest tunnel. Despite the odds being against him, John Henry refuses to give up and works tirelessly to beat the machine. In the end, John Henry emerges as the winner, but at a great cost to his health.This inspiring tale is beautifully illustrated and teaches children about the importance of perseverance, hard work, and determination. It also highlights the struggles that African Americans faced during the construction of the railroad and the impact that their contributions had on the development of the United States. ""John Henry"" is a timeless classic that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1901. Contents: John Henry at the Theater; John Henry in a Street Car; John Henry on Butting-In; John Henry in Literature; John Henry Plays Pool; John Henry on Would-Be Actors; and John Henry Plays Progressive Euchre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162741619
• ISBN13: 9781162741611
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"