Synopsis
A young boy accidentally summons the Demon of Electricity who gives him certain electrical gifts to show the world.
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About the Author
Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919), was an American author who was a specialist in children's books. He was particularly famous for his The Wonderful Wizard of Oz series, a sensational hit among children and continues to do so.
He was better known by his pen name L. Frank Baum.
His stories have formed the basis for such popular films as The Wizard of Oz (1939), produced by the famous Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Oz the Great and Powerful (2013).
Named "Lyman" after his uncle, Baum didn’t like his first name much obviously and chose to be called by his middle name "Frank" instead.
Baum wrote about his purpose in introduction of his book: "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was written solely to pleasure children today. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heart-aches and nightmares are left out."
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The Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale
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ISBN 10: 0883551039
ISBN 13: 9780883551035
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The Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale Founded upon the Mysteries of Electricity and the Optimism of Its Devotees. It Was Written for Boys, but othe
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ISBN 10: 0883551039
ISBN 13: 9780883551035
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THE MASTER KEY: AN ELECTRICAL FAIRY TALE .
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ISBN 10: 0883551039
ISBN 13: 9780883551035
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Cory, Fanny Y. (illustrator). Octavo, cloth. Later edition. Text offset from that of the 1901 Bowen-Merrill edition. New introduction by Donald L. Grrene and Douglas G. Greene. "This 'fairy tale founded upon the wonders of electricity' might be considered a venture into the realm of science fiction. It is the story of a boy who, in the course of his experimentations with the electrical equipment that fills his room, accidentally touches the Master Key and summons up the Demon of Electricity." - Baughman 57. Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 5-9. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 136. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 049. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 29. Bleiler (1978), p. 17. Reginald 00949. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (#161739). Seller Inventory # 161739
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The Master Key: An Electrical Fairy Tale; Founded upon the mysteries of electricityand the optimism of its devotees. It was written for boys, but others may read it.
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ISBN 13: 9780883551035
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