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Along with Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed , John Henry is one of the most famous American folk heroes. The story of John Henry is usually told through a folk song called a ballad. The ballad describes a contest between John Henry, a strong African American man who works on the railroad, and a new machine. The machine is supposed to do the ...
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A tall tale about a famous steel-driver who worked for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and faced a challenge from a new machine. Learn about his life, his strength, and his legacy in this story for kids by Shep O'Neal.
The Legend of John Henry. Tall Tale (fiction), 712 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 550L. John Henry is one of the most famous American tall tales. Readers will be introduced to John Henry, who grew up enslaved and went on to be known as the fastest and strongest steel driver on the railroad. The story can serve as an engaging introduction to ...
Find This Book. ISBN 9780140566222. Purchase on Bookshop Purchase on Amazon. John Henry’s talent was evident at an early age when he helped his daddy, but was cemented in American folklore when he took on the steam drill. His place among American tall tale heroes is chronicled in richly detailed watercolors and language.
