John Henry: An American Legend 50th Anniversary Edition

from ghimbert

This is the folktale about John Henry, who was stronger than a steam engine. He dug his way through the mountain with his hammer and did so faster than the machine. It teaches not to give up and be strong throughout the toughest of tasks.

from KylieBrigham

The legend of John Henry is one that has been published in print many times, but Ezra Jack Keats' beautiful illustrations, which accompany the tale, tell the story in a more vibrant, heartfelt light than ever before. John Henry, who according to legend worked as fast as ten men, challenged a stea...

from KylieBrigham

The legend of John Henry is one that has been published in print many times, but Ezra Jack Keats' beautiful illustrations, which accompany the tale, tell the story in a more vibrant, heartfelt light than ever before. John Henry, who according to legend worked as fast as ten men, challenged a stea...