Finding Oz: how L. Frank Baum discovered the great American story
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Published:
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xiv, 374 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
Tells the story behind the story, delving into the personal turmoil and spiritual transformation that fueled Baum's fantastical parable of the American dream.
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EPL Non-Fiction
813.4 SCHWARTZ, EVAN
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Jan 15, 2023
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813.4 Sch
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Feb 27, 2023
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780547055107, 0547055102
Notes
General Note
Map on endpapers.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Tells the story behind the story, delving into the personal turmoil and spiritual transformation that fueled Baum's fantastical parable of the American dream.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Schwartz, E. I. (2009). Finding Oz: how L. Frank Baum discovered the great American story. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Schwartz, Evan I. 2009. Finding Oz: How L. Frank Baum Discovered the Great American Story. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Schwartz, Evan I, Finding Oz: How L. Frank Baum Discovered the Great American Story. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Schwartz, Evan I. Finding Oz: How L. Frank Baum Discovered the Great American Story. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
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