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This illuminated juvenile biography chronicles the life of Johnny Appleseed, born in 1774 and active through the early 19th century, who travelled across the United States planting apple trees in the developing frontier and the Midwest. The 101‑page volume includes maps and illustrations that help readers visualise his path and the spread of apple orchards in pioneer communities. Designed for young readers, it offers a factual account of his legacy as an adventure and historic figure in American frontier life.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Joan Holub
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