First published in 1905, āMother Goose in Proseā was the first childrenās book written by author L. Frank Baum, best known for his later series of stories set in the imaginary land of Oz. Featuring an introduction from the author, āMother Goose in Proseā is a book which explores the history of the famous nursery rhymes, using them as the inspiration for this fascinating collection of 22 short stories. A delightful compilation for readers of all ages.
Lyman Frank Baum (1856 ā 1919) was a prolific and well-known American writer. He is best known for his famous series of modern fairy tales set in the imaginary land of Oz. The first of the books, āThe Wonderful Wizard of Ozā is widely considered to be the first true American fairy tale and was the basis for the hugely popular 1939 classic musical āThe Wizard of Ozā starring Judy Garland. Born and raised in New York, Baum held a range of jobs including as a poultry farmer, clerk, and storekeeper before pursuing his talent for writing at the age of 41. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, as well as over 40 other novels and over 80 short stories. He died in California in 1919.