Johnny Appleseed: The True Story Of John Chapman

Johnny Appleseed is one of the most loved characters in American folk history and the official folk hero of Massachusetts. He is often depicted as wandering barefoot, wearing a shirt and pants, and with a tin hat on his head. A kind, nature-loving man who wandered across the frontier scattering apple seeds wherever he went.
Like most legends, there is a mixture of myth and truth. This is the story of the man behind the legend.

Find out more about this legendary hero in this 15-minute children's biography.

Ages 10 and up.
Reading Level: 6.9

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