Ain't nothing but a man : my quest to find the real John Henry
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Contributors
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2008.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781426300004 (trade), 142630000X (trade), 9781426300011 (library), 1426300018 (library)
Physical Desc
64 pages : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Public Library - Children's Room | J 973 Nel | On Shelf |
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2008.
Language
English
ISBN
9781426300004 (trade), 142630000X (trade), 9781426300011 (library), 1426300018 (library)
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 6.6, 2 Points
Level 6.6, 2 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.
Description
Historian Scott Reynolds Nelson recounts how he came to discover the real John Henry, an African-American railroad worker who became a legend in the famous song.
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Henry, John William, -- 1847?-approximately 1875 -- Homes and haunts.
Henry, John William, -- 1847?-approximately 1875.
John Henry (Legendary character)
Nelson, Scott Reynolds -- Travel -- Southern States.
Railroad construction workers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Southern States -- Description and travel.
Henry, John William, -- 1847?-approximately 1875 -- Homes and haunts.
Henry, John William, -- 1847?-approximately 1875.
John Henry (Legendary character)
Nelson, Scott Reynolds -- Travel -- Southern States.
Railroad construction workers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Southern States -- Description and travel.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nelson, S. R., & Aronson, M. (2008). Ain't nothing but a man: my quest to find the real John Henry . National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Scott Reynolds and Marc. Aronson. 2008. Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry. National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Scott Reynolds and Marc. Aronson. Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry National Geographic, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Scott Reynolds., and Marc Aronson. Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry National Geographic, 2008.
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