L. Frank Baum, Creator of Oz : [A Biography] [Works by L. Frank Baum; Frontier Storekeeper & Newspaper Editor; Becoming a Writer in Chicago; New Life in California; Royal Historian of Oz; Actor Playwright, Oil Salesman]

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2002., 2002. Fine. 1st edition, 1st printing ; xvi, 318 pp. ; illustrated ; 25 cm. ; ISBN: 031230174X; 9780312301743; LCCN: 2002-69826 ; OCLC: 49821190 ; LC: PS3503.A923; Dewey: 813/.4 ; brown cloth with silver lettering, in photographic dustjacket ; "In this first full-length adult biography of Baum, Rogers discusses some of the aspects that made his work unique and has likely contributed to Oz's long-lasting appeal, including Baum's early support of feminism and how it was reflected in his characters, his interest in Theosophy and how it took form in his books, and the celebration in his stories of traditional American values. Grounding his imaginative creations, particularly in his fourteen Oz books, in the reality of his day, Katharine M. Rogers explores the fascinating life and influences of America's greatest writer for children." ; Contents: Early Life Actor Playwright Oil Salesman 1856-1888 -- Frontier Storekeeper and Newspaper Editor 1888-1891 -- Becoming a Writer in Chicago 1891-1900 -- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1899-1900 -- Successful Author 19011903 -- Reilly Brittons Star Author 1904-1907 -- Royal Historian of Oz 1907-1910 -- A New Life in California 1909-1914 -- A Writer to the End 1914-1919 -- Baums Achievement The World He Created. ; FINE/FINE