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are many tall tales about Johnny Appleseed. Most tell of his courage, generosity, and
potent green thumb. Many people don't know that the real Johnny Appleseed, John Chapman,
was a tale spinner himself. One story John loved to tell was about the time his half brother, Nathaniel, came to live with him. Nathaniel, who was used to a comfortable life in Massachusetts, was not exactly well suited for rough living in the wilderness of northwestern Pennsylvania with his free-spirited brother. He... read more |