Publisher's Synopsis
""Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan"" is a play that revolves around the two famous American folklores, Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. The play is divided into three acts with a prologue, and it is written by Henry Bailey Stevens. The play takes the audience on a journey through the lives of two iconic figures in American folklore. The prologue sets the stage for the play, providing a brief introduction to the two characters and their significance in American folklore. Act one focuses on Johnny Appleseed, a man who traveled across the country planting apple trees and spreading his love for nature. The act explores his life, his beliefs, and his journey.Act two revolves around the life of Paul Bunyan, a giant lumberjack who is known for his incredible strength and his ability to cut down entire forests. The act delves into his life, his adventures, and his legacy.Act three brings the two characters together and explores their friendship. The act highlights the similarities and differences between the two characters and how they complement each other. The play concludes with a powerful message about the importance of preserving nature and the legacy of American folklore.Overall, ""Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan"" is a captivating play that celebrates the rich tradition of American folklore. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of America.1929. From a Folklore Note contained at the beginning of the play: Johnny Appleseed is a half-traditional character who planted apple nurseries and orchards throughout the frontier regions, especially in Ohio and Indiana, in the early part of the nineteenth century. He has been called the Father of American Orchards. Paul Bunyan is the mythological hero of American lumberjacks with a steadily increasing number of yarns redounding to his glory, many of which involve Inkslinger, his chief clear. Some of the names of Indians have been taken from historical sources; but no attempt has been made to portray actual characters nor to follow the customs of any particular tribe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
