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The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth - by Robert Foster (Paperback)

The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth - by  Robert Foster (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey, here is an indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien's universe to life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey-here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien's universe to life.<i><br> </i></b><br> <b>EVERY CHARACTER<br> </b>From <i>Adaldrida Brandybuck </i>to <i>Zaragamba</i>-every Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time. <p/> <b>EVERY PLACE<br> </b>Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes. <p/> <b>EVERY THING<br> </b>From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced. <p/><b>Here is truly a master key to Tolkien<b>'</b>s Middle-earth<br> </b><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Ronald Reuel Tolkien</b> was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. After serving in the First World War, he embarked upon a distinguished academic career and was recognized as one of the finest philologists in the world. He was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. He is, however, beloved throughout the world as the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic works as <i>The Hobbit</i> and <i>The Lord of the Rings</i>. He died on September 2, 1973, at the age of 81.

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