Listen "Johnny Appleseed"
Episode Synopsis
For five decades John Chapman wandered the American frontier, from Pennsylvania to Illinois, planting thousands of apple trees and changing the American frontier. In the process, he established himself as one of America’s most foundational myths. This is the story of Johnny Appleseed.
Sources
"Johnny Appleseed: the man, the myth, the American story," by Howard Means
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Sources
"Johnny Appleseed: the man, the myth, the American story," by Howard Means
Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=637870
The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com
Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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