The setting, the 1860's in the mountains of West Virginia.  A crew works on a tunnel through Big Bend Mountain when their jobs are threatened by a brand new steam powered drill.  When all hope seems lost, a man by the name of John Henry offers his body up for a competition, man versus machine.   
 
 
Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of John Henry's Hammer.

The setting, the 1860's in the mountains of West Virginia. A crew works on a tunnel through Big Bend Mountain when their jobs are threatened by a brand new steam powered drill. When all hope seems lost, a man by the name of John Henry offers his body up for a competition, man versus machine. Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of John Henry's Hammer.

The setting, the 1860's in the mountains of West Virginia. &nbsp;A crew works on a tunnel through Big Bend Mountain when their jobs are threatened by a brand new steam powered drill. &nbsp;When all hope seems lost, a man by the name of John Henry offers his body up for a competition, man versus machine. &nbsp; 
 
 
Join Jack and Sam as they explore the folklore of John Henry's Hammer.

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The Legend of John Henry’s Hammer

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