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Handout
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this site read about John Henry, the steel-drivin' man who uses two hand-held hammers to dig a tunnel faster than a steam drill!
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Website
ibiblio

Ibiblio: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man

For Students 9th - 10th
This ibiblio.org site deeply explores the truth behind the legend of John Henry. Content includes interviews with numerous scholars who take a look at how this legend may have been created. Scholars also analyze historical facts versus...