America's Apple

Americaís Apple celebrates our most storied fruit, from orchard to marketplace to table. This detailed look at the United States apple industry describes the contemporary orchard, the annual cycle of growing, and the people who cultivate this remarkable fruit. Separate chapters on food and drink include methods for getting the most flavor from apples and recipes of the author. The role of apples in American history is told through stories and photos of heirloom varieties, plus a new look at folk hero John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed.


Russell Steven Powell is an award-winning magazine editor and video producer in addition to having worked in the apple industry for more than 15 years. He was the founding editor of "New England Watershed Magazine", and he produced and directed the video documentary program "Shack Time", about the artist shacks in the dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore. He lives in Western Massachusetts.