Attractively illustrated with numerous images, 'Steel Drivin' Man' offers a marvellous portrait of a beloved folk song - and a true American legend.

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.

Describes the life of the legendary steel-driving man who was born and who died with a hammer in his hand

Tells the tales of all the great things John Henry did from the time he was a baby.

Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.

The legendary steel driver of early railroad days challenges the steam hammer to a steel driving contest.

This book is an introduction to the life and story of John Henry whose superhuman labors has inspired songs, literary compositions, and theater. The story of John Henry takes place in the southern US. His death, from exhaustion, is a symbol for the tireless effort made by many men while participating in the railway boom of the late 1800�s. This well-rounded volume contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts folktales from diverse cultures and defines words unique to the story.