Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry
In Ain’t Nothing but a Man, Scott Reynolds Nelson sets out to find the real John Henry. This engaging historical investigation considers the origins of an enduring American legend and the complicated relationship between folklore, memory, and the search for historical truth.
About This Book
Scott Reynolds Nelson explores the story of John Henry, one of the most recognizable figures in American folklore.
Framed as a quest to find the real John Henry, the book examines the relationship between legend and historical identity.
It offers a history-centered look at how a celebrated American tale may connect to the person behind the myth.
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