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Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry, the Untold Story of an American LegendThe ballad "John Henry" is the most recorded folk song in American history and John Henry the mighty railroad man who could blast through rock faster than a steam drill is a towering figure in our culture. In Steel Drivin' Man, Scott Reynolds Nelson recounts the true story of the man behind the iconic American hero, telling the poignant tale of a young Virginia convict who died working on one of the most dangerous enterprises of the time, the first
The ballad "John Henry" is the most recorded folk song in American history and John Henry--the mighty railroad man who could blast through rock faster than a steam drill--is a towering figure in our culture.In Steel Drivin' Man, Scott Reynolds Nelson recounts the true story of the man behind the iconic American hero, telling the poignant tale of a young Virginia convict who died working on one of the most dangerous enterprises of the time, the first rail route through the Appalachian Mountains. Using census data, penitentiary reports, and railroad company reports, Nelson reveals how John Henry, victimized by Virginia's notorious Black Codes, was shipped to the infamous Richmond Penitentiary to become prisoner number 497, and was forced to labor on the mile-long Lewis Tunnel for the C&O railroad. Equally important, Nelson masterfully captures the life of the ballad of John Henry, tracing the song's evolution from the first printed score by blues legend W. C. Handy, to Carl Sandburg's use of the ballad to become the first "folk singer," to the upbeat version by Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Attractively illustrated with numerous images, Steel Drivin' Man offers a marvelous portrait of a beloved folk song--and a true American legend.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 08/04/2008
ISBN: 9780195341195
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.55h x 5.48w x 0.56d
Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 10/12/2008 pg. 32
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★★★★★ 5
Great product!
Bought this as a gift for a friend, and he loves it!
It was a great replacement for what he had before, and was such great value!
Built well, performs well, is compact, and is perfect for on-the-go use.
Great replacement for carrying around multiple blocks for multiple devices.
Might have to get one for myself...
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
All in one heavy duty charging brick
Love that this charger has a metal housing — it feels heavy-duty and well-built in a way most charging bricks don’t. Charges fast, handles a laptop, a phone, and a tablet at the same time without breaking a sweat, and the foldable prongs make it actually travel-friendly. 65W is the sweet spot for daily life: enough to power a MacBook Air or Pro, plus charge two more devices.
Pros:
• Solid metal build feels premium
• 65W is plenty for laptops, tablets, and phones
• Three ports (2 USB-C, 1 USB-A)
• Foldable prongs for travel
• Compact for the wattage
Cons:
• Heavier than plastic chargers (the trade-off for the build)
• Maxing out all three ports splits the wattage, so not everything fast-charges simultaneously
Tips:
• Use a high-quality USB-C cable to actually hit fast charging speeds
• For laptop charging, plug into the top USB-C port for max output
• Great single-charger replacement for travel — covers laptop, phone, and tablet in one brick
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
100% would recommend, FAST and PORTABLE
The Anker 65W 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable USB-C Charger is a really nice charger overall. It has foldable prongs and 3 different ports, which makes it super useful for charging multiple devices at once, especially for college students or travel setups. It’s also really portable and easy to throw into a backpack but hefty in quality.
The charging speed is excellent too. I can charge my MacBook from around 30% to 65% in about an hour. It does get a little warm while charging, but it cools down well and has never been an issue for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Compact, lots of power, great for travel.
I tested it at full power. It does what its advertised to do.
At full power it does get fairly warm, not near warm enough to be a hazard.
It can't be covered up, It may overheat if it's covered with stuff.
I got it for travel. It will charge my computer, tablet and phone just fine.
It shares the 65W, so charging of each device may slow as you plug in more devices
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Sticks out a lot.
Nice and reliable no problems so far. but does stick out the wall more than other models.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
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