Cabbages and Cyclones: The untold story behind Dorothy’s story

How do cabbages verify the hidden history behind Dorothy’s trip to Oz? If the author thinks it is important enough to put into the novel, it must be significant, right? Of course. As I did some research, I discovered some very interesting historical facts that bear out L. Frank Baum’s classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Dorothy’s journey perfectly matches with the mentions of cabbages in the original text. Follow along, and we’ll explore the facts together after the jump.

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November 4, 2014 | Categories: Baum's Oz meets the Hidden History (comparative mythology) | Tags: cabbages, Dorothy Gale, Kansas, Old Farmer's Almanac, The Wizard of Oz, timeline, tornadoes | Leave a comment