John Henry Days - Whitehead Colson - 2002

389 pages. This Book appears to be unread. 'John Henry Days' is a novel of extraordinary scope and mythic power. Recognised as one of the novels of 2001, it establishes Colson Whitehead as one of the pre-eminent young American writers of our time. Building the railways that made America, John Henry died with a hammer in his hand moments after competing against a steam drill in a battle of endurance. The story of his death made him a legend. Over a century later, J. Sutter, a freelance journalist and accomplished expense account abuser, is sent to West Virginia to cover the launch of a new postage stamp at the first 'John Henry Days' festival. John Henry Days is a riveting portrait of America. Through a patchwork of interweaving histories Colson Whitehead triumphantly reveals how a nation creates its present through the stories it tells of its past. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; General; ISBN: 1841155705. ISBN/EAN: 9781841155708. Inventory No: 11110704. By: Whitehead Colson Year: 2002 Visit our website to view thousands more products like this and order online at: