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we're off to see the Wizard page 2 by ric Gustafson


Lyman Frank Baum was born in Chittenango New York in 1856. Baum's father made a fortune in oil and he spent a lot of time with his mother Cynthia, two older sisters and three brothers. Young Baum loved the outdoors and nature. In 1882, L Frank Baum married Maud Gage. They moved to Aberdeen South Dakota Territory in 1888. In 1891, the Baum's moved to Chicago.
Baum was a storyteller and enjoyed reading his stories to children. Oz had been in Baum's mind for years. He wrote The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz. It was published in 1900. Later, the title was shortened to The Wizard of Oz. Baum had to declare bankruptcy in 1911. In order to pay off his debts, he authorized a film version of his novel.
L Frank Baum died in May 1919. He was sixty two years old.


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