1. Baum - Noun
2. Baum - Proper noun
United States writer of children's books (1856-1919)
Source: WordNetAdaptations seeAlso Baum also wrote a musical stage adaptation of the book, circa 1913, with composer Louis F. Gotschalk, however this musical was never staged. Source: Internet
After discovering that the myths about the West's incalculable riches were baseless, Baum created "an extension of the American frontier in Oz". Source: Internet
Baum agreed with authors such as Carroll that fantasy literature was important for children, along with numerous illustrations, but he also wanted to create a story that had recognizable American elements in it, such as farming and industrialization. Source: Internet
Baum and Tietjens had worked on a musical of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1901 and based closely upon the book, but it was rejected. Source: Internet
At 20, Baum took on the national craze of breeding fancy poultry. Source: Internet
Baum did this to end the Oz series, but was forced to restart the series with this book due to financial hardships. Source: Internet