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John Henry and His People: The Historical Origin and Lore of America's Great Folk Ballad
John Garst
John Henry and His People: The Historical Origin and Lore of America's Great Folk Ballad
John Garst
The song ‘John Henry’, often dubbed America’s greatest folk ballad, is about an African-American steel driver. Most singers and historians believe John Henry was a real person’. Based on contemporaneous evidence and subsequent research, this book uncovers a fascinating story that provides new insights for general readers and folklorists.
277 pages, 45 photos
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | January 11, 2022 |
ISBN13 | 9781476686110 |
Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
Pages | 281 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 14 mm · 381 g |