FORGOTTEN BOOKS #249: THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS By L. Frank Baum

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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus was published in 1902. In typical L. Frank Baum fashion, the story of Santa is filled with marvelous creatures: nymphs and fairies, and Knooks, and Ryls. In Baum’s version of Santa’s life, Santa is an abandoned child. The creatures of the Forest of Burzee adopt him and rise Santa to manhood. But then Santa discovers his goal in Life: to make children happy. Santa starts with carved toys and then branches out. The story of how the reindeer become part of Christmas is charming, too. Those of you who’ve read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz series know what to expect: delight!

9 thoughts on “FORGOTTEN BOOKS #249: THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS By L. Frank Baum

  1. Prashant C. Trikannad

    George, I don’t think I’ve read any of L. Frank Baum’s children’s books. I guess he’s one of those authors whose books I’ve missed for the movies instead. A good read with Christmas around the corner.

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  2. Richard

    I have the edition you show at the bottom, also w/o a dust cover. I wonder if perhaps it was issued without one. I don’t think this is Baum’s best work, but as a season change of pace it’s fun. Good choice for this time of year.

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