The Wizard Was Partly Inspired by an American Robber Baron The Baum family did not get along with John D. Rockefeller of Standard Oil, whose unscrupulous attempts to squeeze his competitors out of business were, to say the least, not appreciated. As a result, Baum loved poking fun at the oil tycoon. The character of the… Continue reading Behind the scenes: “Wizard” inspired by John D. Rockefeller
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