
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
A Faithful Record of Their Amazing Adventures in an Underground World; and How with the Aid of Their Friends Zeb Hugson, Eureka the Kitten, and Jim the Cab-Horse, They Finally Reached the Wonderful Land of Oz
by - L. Frank Baum - "Royal Historian of Oz"
Contents
To My Readers
1. The Earthquake
2. The Glass City
3. The Arrival Of The Wizard
4. The Vegetable Kingdom
5. Dorothy Picks the Princess
When a delayed train drops Dorothy in a remote siding, she finds herself drawn into an underground realm that promises yet another Oz‑style adventure. The ever‑cheerful Wizard, fresh from his balloon escapade, joins her, and together they enlist a quirky crew—a ranchhand named Zeb, a mischievous kitten called Eureka, and Jim, a horse that doubles as a cab. Their goal: to navigate this hidden world and reach the legendary Land of Oz once more.
The journey quickly turns strange and wonderful: a trembling earthquake opens a passage to a gleaming Glass City, while a Vegetable Kingdom teems with talking plants that offer cryptic counsel. Along the way they confront mangaboos, invisible bears, and a mysterious black pit that threatens to swallow them whole, each encounter testing their courage and wit. With humor and heart, Dorothy’s band learns that friendship and quick thinking are as powerful as any magic belt.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (227K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Dennis Amundson.
Release date
1996-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1856–1919
Best known for opening the door to Oz, this imaginative American writer helped shape modern children's fantasy with stories full of wonder, humor, and heart.
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