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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The Hobbit and History uncovers the parallels between the Middle Ages and the intricate culture of Middle-earth that Tolkien created in The Hobbit, showing how historical cultures provided the models for Tolkien's characters, foods, riddles, and battle tactics. The book explores how European myths and legends inspired Tolkien's wizards, dragons, and the monsters he created. Seeing Middle-earth and its peoples against these historical backdrops shines...
Author
Series
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. Tolkien spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officers in World War II as well as in his fantasy writing. By creating alternate universes...
9) The nature of Middle-Earth: late writings on the lands, inhabitants, and metaphysics of Middle-Earth
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
This new collection, which has been edited by one of the world's leading Tolkien experts, presents J.R.R. Tolkien's final writings on Middle-Earth, revealing the journeys he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation.
Author
Series
History of Middle-earth volume 9
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Experience Middle-earth like never before with over 75 recipes inspired by foods from J.R.R. Tolkien's epic LORD OF THE RINGS. Ever wondered what Lembas Bread, Cram, or Beorn's Honey Cakes might taste like? From Crickhollow Apple Loaf, Pippin's Minas Tirith Lunch, and Brandywine Fish Pie to Dwarven Spiced Pickled Beetroot, Westfarthing Fairings, and Beorn's Twice-Baked Cakes, RECIPES FROM THE WORLD OF TOLKIEN includes over 75 mouth-watering recipes...
Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
The author presents sketches, model photos, and behind-the-scenes information on his father and uncle's creation of the bestselling Tolkien calendars, which illustrated J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy land, Middle-earth.
Author
Series
History of Middle-earth volume 7
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2000, c1989
Edition
1st Houghton Mifflin pbk. ed.
Language
English
Description
Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the novel "The Lord of the Rings," presenting early drafts and showing how the cast of characters grew after the first stage of writing. Also discusses Tolkien's changing map of Middle-earth, and the runic alphabets.
Author
Series
History of Middle-earth volume 6
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2000, c1988
Edition
1st Houghton Mifflin pbk. ed.
Language
English
Description
Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the classic fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings," presenting early notes, outlines, drafts, and sketches, discussing the story up to the arrival of the Company of the Ring at the tomb of Balin.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
©1991
Edition
Rev. ed.
Language
English
Description
Find your way through every part of Tolkien's great creation from Middle-Earth to the undying lands of the west. Completely revised, Karen Wynn Fonstad's The Atlas of Middle-Earth is an indispensable volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the essential guide to the geography of Middle-Earth from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, re-creating the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring. Authentic and...
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