John Henry: Steel Drivin' Man

by Adèle de Leeuw, Gordon Laite (Illustrator)

John Henry Steel-drivin' man Hardcover – 1966 by Adele DeLeeuw (Author), Gordon Laite (Illustrator)

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

About the author

Originally a librarian and secretary for her father, Adèle Louise de Leeuw loved writing from childhood and ultimatel wrote more than 75 books, in many different genres, and often collaborated with her sister, Cateau de Leeuw.

Reviews

[Justine Liddle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the story of John Henry, when he was born he weighed forty pounds and demanded a huge meal. He was the strongest man around and he could do anything. John Henry wanted to die with a hammer in his hand. And he did just that after competing with a steam drill to see who could drill the furthest. John Henry won, but died right after.