John henry and his people: the historical origin and lore of america's great folk ballad
Auteur :
Garst, John
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9781476686110
Date de publication :
11 janv. 2022
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
381 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.