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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
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