Scott Nelson teaches history at William and Mary. His award-winning book Steel Drivin’ Man (published 2006) explores the legend and reality of railway hero John Henry. In 2007 he published Ain’t Nothing But A Man, which is based on Steel Drivin’ Man but for children.

For more information about Scott, see his website at The College of William and Mary.

 
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