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Set in the post-Civil War era, the story explores the transformative impact of the steam engine on Summers County, particularly through the bustling hub of Hinton along the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. The community flourished amidst stunning landscapes, fostering vibrant neighborhoods and economic growth driven by lumber and riverboat traffic. Central to its cultural identity is the legend of John Henry, the Steel Drivin' Man, who epitomizes the resilience and strength of the area's inhabitants as they navigated the challenges of modernization.
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Summers County, Ed Robinson
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Summers County
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ed Robinson
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531610555
- Description
- Set in the post-Civil War era, the story explores the transformative impact of the steam engine on Summers County, particularly through the bustling hub of Hinton along the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. The community flourished amidst stunning landscapes, fostering vibrant neighborhoods and economic growth driven by lumber and riverboat traffic. Central to its cultural identity is the legend of John Henry, the Steel Drivin' Man, who epitomizes the resilience and strength of the area's inhabitants as they navigated the challenges of modernization.