Nathaniel Hawthorne 
The Old Apple Dealer (From ’Mosses from an Old Manse’) 

’The Old Apple Dealer (From ’Mosses from an Old Manse’)’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a humorous and heartwarming tale from the beloved American author. In this tale, readers are introduced to a narrator who, while on a long and dull train ride, amuses himself by coming up with intriguing tales and adventures starring a fictional and nameless Apple Dealer. This relatable need to fill one’s mind has allowed the book to continue resonating with audiences to this day.