appleseed, johnny

John Chapman is one American folk hero who was a real person. He earned the nickname of Johnny Appleseed through his work planting apple orchards all over the country long ago. A tall tale is an unusal story that has been exagerated as it is retold over the years. Some of the things Johnny is said to have done probable never happened. But what is true about his story is his unique kindness to people and animals and his love of the Amaerican wildreness.

This story is the touching tale of the benevolent naturalist who roamed the Ohio Valley in the early 1800's planting apple orchards, making friends, and spreading goodwill along his way. Known to early settlers as a gentle soul with a reverence for all life, Johnny never missed a chance to save an abandoned animal or to savor a delicious apple pie.