John Henry Days
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| Author | Colson Whitehead |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction, Novel |
| Publisher | Doubleday (HB) & Anchor Books (PB) |
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May 15, 2001 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 400 pp (hardback edition) |
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| Preceded by | The Intuitionist |
| Followed by | The Colossus of New York |
John Henry Days is a 2001 novel by American author Colson Whitehead.
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, freelance journalist J. Sutter is sent to West Virginia to cover the launch of a new postage stamp at the first John Henry Days festival.
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