Identifier: marvelouslandofo00baum (find matches)
Title: The marvelous land of Oz; being an account of the further adventures of the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman ... a sequel to the Wizard of Oz
Year: 1904 (1900s)
Authors: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 Neill, John R. (John Rea), ill
Subjects: Fantasy
Publisher: Chicago : The Reilly & Britton co.
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
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hich it has taken us, who are yourelders, months to perfect. But now, he added,turning to the others, let us get aboard and startupon our journey. Where shall we go ? asked Tip, as he clamberedto a seat on the sofas and assisted the Pumpkinheadto follow him. In the South Country rules a very delightfulQueen called Glinda the Good, who I am sure willgladly receive us, said the Scarecrow, getting intothe Thing clumsily. Let us go to her and ask heradvice. That is cleverly thought of, declared NickChopper, giving the Woggle-Bug a boost and thentoppling the Saw-Horse into the rear end of thecushioned seats. I know Glinda the Good, andbelieve she will prove a friend indeed. Are we all ready? asked the boy. Yes, announced the Tin Woodman, seatinghimself beside the Scarecrow. Then, said Tip,addressing the Gump, be kindenough to fly with us to the Southward; and do notgo higher than to escape the houses and trees, for itmakes me dizzy to be up so far. All right, answered the Gump,briefly. 204
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THE GUMP SOARED SWIFTLY AND MAJESTICALLY AWAY. In the Jackdaws Nest It flopped its four huge wings and rose slowly intothe air; and then, while our little band of adventur-ers clung to the backs and sides of the sofas for sup-port, the Gump turned toward the South and soaredswiftly and majestically away. The scenic effect, from this altitude, is marvel-ous, commented the educated Woggle-Bug, as theyrode along. Never mind the scenery, said the Scarecrow. Hold on tight, or you may get a tumble. TheThing seems to rock badly. It will be dark soon, said Tip, observing thatthe sun was low on the horizon. Perhaps we shouldhave waited until morning. I wonder if the Gumpcan fly in the night. Ive been wondering that myself, returned theGump, quietly. You see, this is a new experienceto me. I used to have legs that carried me swiftlyover the ground. But now my legs feel as if theywere asleep. They are, said Tip. We didnt bringem to life. Youre expected to fly, explained the Scare-crow; not to wa

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