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John Henry probably was a real man that inspired the story. No one is sure on the details. "John Henry was a real person who worked on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in the decade following the Civil War. While many believe Henry’s famous contest took place between 1869 and 1871 at the Big Bend Tunnel near Talcott, West Virginia, Nelson did some digging and drew some alternate conclusions. He also shed some light on who this Henry character might have been."
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When did the story about John Henry start?
The story about John Henry started around 1870.
What has the author Henry John Wain written?
Henry John Wain has written: 'The story of Drakelow' 'The story of Staunton Harold'
What is the short story about a black man who races a machine to dig through a mountain called?
The short story you are referring to is likely "John Henry," a folktale from American history. In the story, John Henry races against a steam-powered hammer to see who can dig through a mountain faster. Despite winning the race, John Henry dies from exhaustion, showcasing the strength and determination of the human spirit against industrial progress.
Where does the saying sign your john Henry come from?
Its a spinoff of the phrase "Signing you John Hancock". John Hancock had the biggest signature on the American Declaration of Independence.
Is John Henry a true story?
I think that true,any stroy has something exaggerated,but we cannot say it is not true.
Which deeds could have the real john Henry have done?
None. He was from a tall tale and characters in that type of story do things that no human can do.
How did Henry Ford come to invent the muscle car?
He didn't. Pontiac did, with then GTO, which, I think was John DeLorean.
How did John Henry look in person?
John Henry was black
Who died with a hammer in his hand?
John Henry.
What is the birth name of John Henry Redwood?
John Henry Redwood's birth name is John Henry Redwood III.
When was John Henry Wood born?
Henry John Woods was born in 1903.
When was John Henry Barrows born?
John Henry Barrows was born in 1847.
