Ep. 886: Who Was the Real Johnny Appleseed?

Steven Rinella (instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en) talks with author Isaac Fitzgerald.
Topics discussed: Isaac's new book, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed (penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736787/american-r…); the true story of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) versus the mythologized version; land speculation, westward expansion, and environmental impact; Appleseed's religious influence; the role of storytelling in shaping national legends; the role of apples and cider in American history; John's role in the War of 1812; and more.
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