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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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It was dark and cloudy. Then, lightning lit up the night sky. John Henry’s birth was a big event. His parents showed him to everyone they met. John Henry was the most powerful looking baby ...
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 ...
A West Virginia Legend. Now John Henry was a mighty man, yes sir. He was born a slave in the 1840’s but was freed after the war. He went to work as a steel-driver for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, don’t ya know. And John Henry was the strongest, the most powerful man working the rails. John Henry, he would spend his day’s drilling holes ...
John Henry. by Julius Lester. illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. A beautifully illustrated retelling of the folk ballad / tall tale of John Henry, who was stronger than a dozen men, had a generous heart, and taught others the importance of a well-lived life. Rhythmic text makes this a story that "begs to be read aloud" (Publisher's Weekly).
