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Apples arrived after European exploration, became fuel for pioneers and symbol of American bounty
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This man planted the first apple orchards in colonial America — here's his fascinating story
William Blaxton (also Blackstone) arrived in America from England and helped give us the apples we enjoy every fall.
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"There may be historical characters who did more than he did for apples in America, but he was certainly the first — and at least the first known — to bring this exotic crop to our shores," said John Bunker, an American apple expert, grower and author.
"That’s a pretty awesome legacy," added the New England apple enthusiast, who spoke to Fox News Digital while "tracking down ancient trees" in the woods of rural Maine.
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