The Road To History

John William Henry


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Railroads were America’s first freight corridors and they linked the ports to the canals while feeding into the network of transportation that built out our country from shore to shore. This episode digs into how America rewards their idols incarnate for all of their hard work by discussing the legendary figure known as John Henry. It would do it an injustice to write a formal article about it, so you get only the oral tradition transcribed. Enjoy

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The Road To HistoryBy Larry Coons