
Episode #233 - Is The Wizard of Oz Secretly About American History?
Our Fake History
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Baum's Journey: From Struggle to Success
This chapter explores L. Frank Baum's evolution from a struggling artist to a celebrated children’s author, set against the backdrop of the economic hardships faced by rural farmers in the late 19th century. It links Baum's literary contributions, including The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, to the political and economic turmoil of the time, particularly the clash between gold and silver standards during the 1896 presidential election.
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