Johnny Appleseed (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781683960447)

John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, made himself the stuff of legend by spreading the seeds of apple trees from Wisconsin to Indiana. Along with that, he offered the seeds of nonviolence and vegetarianism, good relationships with Native Americans, and peace among the settlers. He was one of the New World's earliest followers of the Swedish theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. The story of John Chapman operates as a counter-narrative to the glorification of violence, conquest, and prevailing notions of how the West was Won. It differentiates between the history and the half-myths of Johnny Appleseed's life and work: His apples, for instance, were prized for many reasons, but none more so than for the making of hard cider. He was also a real estate speculator of sorts, purchasing potentially fertile but unproven acres and then planting saplings before flipping the land. Yet, he had less interest in financial gain--and yes, this is an accurate part of the mythology--than in spreading visions of peace and love. Johnny Appleseed brings this quintessentially American story to life in comics form. Black & white illustrations throughout.

Author: Paul Buhle, Noah Van Sciver
ISBN-10: 1683960440
ISBN-13: 9781683960447
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
Language: English
Published: 09/05/2017
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.80w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/14/2017