![Book Cover of Captain Salt in Oz](/image/book/captain-salt-in-oz.webp)
Captain Salt in Oz
'Captain Salt in Oz' Summary
Captain Salt in Oz (1936) is the thirtieth in the series of Oz novels created by L. Frank Baum and his successors, and the sixteenth written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. It was illustrated by John R. Neill.
Captain Samuel Salt (from Pirates in Oz) sails the Nonestic Ocean and discovers Ozamaland, a legendary land of flying animals, as well as the famous White City of Om, and other places.
Captain Salt in Oz is a rare Oz book whose action takes place entirely outside the land of Oz and deals only indirectly with its inhabitants. (Compare Baum's Rinkitink in Oz, another volume in the series with a limited connection to Oz.) Salt goes from island to island, claiming them in Princess Ozma's name.
In Chapter 19 of Pirates in Oz, Ozma declares, "I hereby decree that Samuel Salt shall give up piracy and become our Royal Discoverer and Explorer, take possession of new countries and set the flag of Oz on far islands and mountain tops." Salt cites Ozma regularly in his claiming (some would say conquering) of Nonestic islands, though some fans find this out of character for her, some even suggesting madness on the part of Salt, though that is clearly not in line with Thompson's intentions.
Captain Salt in Oz was the first Oz book to be published without any color illustrations since The Road to Oz in 1909. Reilly & Lee would continue to publish all remaining Oz titles without color illustrations, eventually including reprints of earlier Baum and Thompson titles.
Book Details
Author
![Ruth Thompson image](/thumbs/image/author/ruth-thompson.webp)
Ruth Thompson
United States
Ruth Plumly Thompson was an American writer of children's stories, best known for writing many novels placed in Oz, the fictional land of L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard...
More on Ruth ThompsonDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
![The Turnpike House Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-turnpike-house.webp)
The Turnpike House by Fergus Hume
This is a captivating mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. A renowned author known for his detective stories, this book is a m...
![Inspector French's Greatest Case Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/inspector-frenchs-greatest-case.webp)
Inspector French's Greatest Case by Freeman Wills Crofts
In this, Freeman Wills Crofts weaves a tale of suspense, intrigue, and meticulous investigation that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. W...
![The Golden Chimney: A Boy's Mine Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-golden-chimney-a-boys-mine.webp)
The Golden Chimney: A Boy's Mine by Elizabeth Gerberding
It is a thrilling and heartwarming story that follows the journey of a young boy as he sets out to discover the secrets of the mine that his father on...
![The Song of the Lark Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-song-of-the-lark.webp)
The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather
The book tells the story of a talented artist born in a small town in Colorado who discovers and develops her singing voice. Her story is told against...
![Lo, Michael! Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/lo-michael.webp)
Lo, Michael! by Grace Livingston Hill
It tells the story of a young man named Michael Strange who, despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, refuses to give up on his dreams and in...
![Advance Agent Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/advance-agent.webp)
Advance Agent by Christopher Anvil
It is an exciting science fiction novel that takes readers on a thrilling adventure through the cosmos. This book captures the imagination of young re...
![The Arrow of Fire Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-arrow-of-fire.webp)
The Arrow of Fire by Roy J. Snell
When fifteen-year-old Alex stumbles upon an ancient medallion buried deep within the embers of a long-forgotten fire, he unwittingly sets off a chain...
![The Nature of a Crime Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/nature-of-a-crime.webp)
The Nature of a Crime by Joseph Conrad
It is a thrilling mystery collaborative novel. This book follows the story of a journalist who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger after a...
![Clouds of Witness Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/clouds-of-witness.webp)
Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers
It is a captivating mystery novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the world of crime and investigation. Written by Sayers, a renowne...
![The Crystal Circe Cover image](/thumbs/image/book/the-crystal-circe.webp)
The Crystal Circe by Henry Kuttner
In "The Crystal Circe" by Henry Kuttner, prepare to embark on a mind-bending odyssey through time and reality itself. When Fred discovers a mysterious...
Reviews for Captain Salt in Oz
No reviews posted or approved, yet...