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  • From: list@ginda.us
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Legend, Myth Or Both?
  • Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 07:33:24 -0500

It's likely true. I've read in a few sources that (hard) cider was a staple in colonial times, up through Johnny Appleseed's day. "The botany of Desire" has a nice chapter on apples, including their use in hard cider in the US and Johnny's role. Hard cider in the US died during prohibition, and urbanization prevented it from coming back - it was a product usually produced by each household, not a commercial product.

Ginda


On Nov 20, 2004, at 1:20 AM, David W Hausmann wrote:

'Ello, All!
I saw a program a few years ago that stated that Johnny Appleseed, who
legend says spread apple seeds throughout a large area to supply food for
people, was actually planting apple seeds so that hard cider could be
produced. Therefore, he was promoting making alcohol available rather
than food. Has anyone heard of this aspect of the legend, is it likely
true or is the "official" legend correct? Just curious, no biggie either
way. Have a Good One! Love, Peace and Perception

Wizard
Saint Louis, Missouri
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