Classics Illustrated Junior #515

Classics Illustrated Junior — Gilberton Publications

Issue: #515

This American folklore tale is based on a true story. Johnny Appleseed was a legend even in his own time. Stories abounded about the kindhearted woodsman who planted thousands of apple seeds from Pennsylvania to Indiana. The real Johnny Appleseed was born John Chapman in a small village in Massachusetts. When he was a young man, he set off for the western frontier and along the way collected bags...

First appearances: Johnny Appleseed

Creators: Tex O'Reilly

Characters: Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill