John Henry
Carol Pugliano-Martin
"A powerful steam drill may take jobs away from railroad workers. Can the legendary steel-driving man, John Henry, beat the machine and save the day?"--Back cover.
Read Time: ~1.7 hr
Biloxi blues
by Neil Simon (1986)
About this book
Eugene Jerome, a naive recruit from Brooklyn, is sent to boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi where he encounters a tough drill sergeant and an electic group of fellow recruits.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBiloxi blues Lead Character
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