Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American writer of children's books, including THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ and thirteen sequels. In addition to his Oz books, Baum wrote dozens of other books and short stories, often set in mythical lands.
Brief Biography
- Date of Birth:
- May 15, 1856
- Date of Death:
- May 6, 1919
- Place of Birth:
- Chittenango, New York
- Place of Death:
- Hollywood, California
- Education:
- Attended Peekskill Military Academy and Syracuse Classical School