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American Experience: American Oz

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Explore the life and times of author L. Frank Baum, the creator of one of the most beloved, enduring and classic American narratives. By 1900, when The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published, Baum was 44 years old and had spent much of his life in restless pursuit of success.

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American Experience
American Oz
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Expires: 2021-05-19

The life and times of L. Frank Baum, creator of the beloved The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.