Jonnyappleseed and biography book
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Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard
A fresh look at American icon Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman and the story of the apple.
Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard illuminates the meaning of Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman’s life and the environmental and cultural significance of the plant he propagated. Creating a startling new portrait of the eccentric apple tree planter, William Kerrigan carefully dissects the oral tradition of the Appleseed myth and draws upon material from archives and local historical societies across New England and the Midwest.
The character of Johnny Appleseed stands apart from other frontier heroes like Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, who employed violence against Native Americans and nature to remake the West. His apple trees, nonetheless, were a central part of the agro-ecological revolution at the heart of that transformation. Yet men like Chapman, who planted trees from seed rather than grafting, ultimately came under assault from agricultura
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Description
Biographies of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, have portrayed him as anything from a schizophrenic wandering ascetic to a hedonistic pleasure-seeker. But who was the real man behind the misconceptions?
In this spiritual biography, Ray Silverman explores the stories and the popular misconceptions about Johnny Appleseed as well as the truths behind the legends. Chapman was not only a savvy businessman with nurseries and nation holdings throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, he was a compassionate friend and neighbor. But it is only once we talk about Chapman’s spiritual beliefs that we come to the core of who he was: a thoughtful and joyful Christian who was deeply moved by the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg.
The picture that emerges is of a light-hearted person whose convictions led him to seek harmony not only in nature but in the spiritual realms also–and to share his bounty with as many people as he could.
About the Author
Ray Sil
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Publisher Description
Johnny Appleseed, born John Chapman in 1774 in Leominster, Massachusetts, became an American folk hero celebrated for his adventurous spirit and kindness. This biography explores his life as a nurseryman who traveled across the American Midwest planting apple orchards and sharing seeds with settlers. Chapman's deep connection to nature and his adherence to Swedenborgian Christian beliefs guided his simple and altruistic lifestyle. His legendary ställning eller tillstånd grew from tales of his barefoot journeys, frugal living, and harmonious relationships with Native Americans and wildlife. Johnny Appleseed's contributions helped settlers establish sustainable food sources, playing a vital role in westward expansion. This book delves into the man behind the myth, celebrating his legacy as a pioneer who embodied generosity, environmental stewardship, and the frontier spirit of early America.
GENRE
Biography
RELEASED
2024
20 December