A new book, “Johnny Appleseed: The Man, the Myth, the American Story,” by Howard Means, further explores how and why the elusive Chapman got his somewhat ill-informed folk-tale reputation.

They presented their program “Tall Tales Wax Museum” for parents and visitors. ... Johnny Appleseeds, John Henrys and Slue-Foot Sues (a character from the 1948 film ...

Some tales told in folklore accounts about the man known as Johnny Appleseed: — Wore his cooking pot as a hat to save having to carry it while traveling.

The Strangely True Tale Of Johnny Appleseed. October 20, 2012 5:12 PM ET. By . ... Johnny Appleseed's real name was John Chapman, and he was born in Massachusetts in either 1774 or 1775.

Kirsten Childs’ 2016 musical, now running at Portland Playhouse, offers a new take on American folklore, featuring a new tall tale hero: Bella Patterson, “a woman of mythic proportions and ...

Johnny Appleseed's real name was John Chapman, and he was born in Massachusetts in either 1774 or 1775. He was first noticed by history in 1801 when he arrived on horseback at the farm of John ...

Tall Tales told at Sugar Creek: Zorro, Calamity Jane, Johnny Appleseed, Slue-Foot Sue all show up David Kronke , The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. Sat, March 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM UTC ...