Means, Howard B.,

Johnny Appleseed : the man, the myth, the American story / Howard Means. - First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition - 320 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-302) and index.

"A biography Johnny Appleseed, both the historical person and the legendary figure"-- A profile of the real Johnny Appleseed goes behind his folk-legend persona to reveal his contributions as an animal whisperer, vegetarian and pacifist at a time when such practices were virtually non-existent, offering insight into his additional work as an evangelist and land speculator.

9781439178256 (hardback)

2011000665


Appleseed, Johnny, 1774-1845.
Appleseed, Johnny, 1774-1845.


Apple growers--United States--Biography.
Frontier and pioneer life--Middle West.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical.
HISTORY / General.
HISTORY / United States / 19th Century.
Apples--United States--Biography.
Fruit culture--United States--Biography.
Frontier and pioneer life--Middle West.

SB63.C46 / M43 2011

634/.11092 B 921 / APPLESEED