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2) John Henry
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Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
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A recently discovered collection of folktales celebrating African American oral tradition, community, and faith..."splendidly vivid and true."—New York Times
Every Tongue Got to Confess is an extensive volume of African American folklore that Zora Neale Hurston collected on her travels through the Gulf States in the late 1920s.
The bittersweet and often hilarious taleswhich range from longer narratives about God,
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"Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10-pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel-driver helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill."--back cover.
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Follow the drinking gourd: Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery by way of the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures the drama of a perilous flight to freedom.
John Henry: Join John Henry, an African American hero born with a hammer in this hand, on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness. There he finds men of all color working...
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