Book Description
for Johnny Appleseed by Reeve Lindbergh and Kathy Jakobsen Hallquist
From the Publisher
Meet John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Living in harmony with nature, he fulfills his dream of traveling west to plant apple orchards across the frontier to aid pioneers on their arduous journeys. Johnny's gentle spirit, love of all living things and sheer perseverance wins him respect and admiration everywhere he travels -- especially among an Indian tribe, after Johnny saves the life of an injured Indian with his knowledge of herbal medicine. Johnny Appleseed continues his mission well into old age, knowing that his trees will provide fruit long after he is gone.
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