Steel Drivin' Man by Scott Reynolds Nelson
The untold story of the real man behind the iconic American folk hero John Henry, and how he came to be immortalized through blues music and art, beautifully written by the historian who discovered his existence.
What Mr Nelson proves is the undying power of the Joh Henry myth, whihc reduces almost to a pinpoint the historical figure he resurrects from the archivesWhether or not John William Henry is the man seems almost irrelevant. He is a fascinating guide to the world of Southern railroads and the grim landscape of Reconstruction * william Grimes, The New York Times *
Written at the crossroads where American myth and reality intersect, Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry, The Untold Story of an American Legend is a tribute and requiem to the real steel drivin' men who built this country. * Bruce Springsteen *
Written at the crossroads where American myth and reality intersect, Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry, The Untold Story of an American Legend is a tribute and requiem to the real steel drivin' men who built this country. * Bruce Springsteen *
Scott Reynolds Nelson is Associate Professor of History at the College of William and Mary. The author of Iron Confederacies: Southern Railways, Klan Violence, and Reconstruction, he has served as a consultant on the forthcoming PBS documentary on John Henry.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195341195 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195341198 |
| Title | Steel Drivin' Man |
| Author | Scott Reynolds Nelson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2008-09-25 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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