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The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth

The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth

Tolkien's World in the Lord of the Rings and Beyond

by Robert Foster
Paperback
Publication Date: 04/12/2001

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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.

EVERY CHARACTER
From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba-every Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time.

EVERY PLACE
Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes.

EVERY THING
From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced.

Here is truly a master key to Tolkein's Middle-earth

ISBN:
9780345449764
9780345449764
Category:
Literary studies: fiction
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
04-12-2001
Language:
English
Publisher:
Random House Worlds
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
209.55x137.16x31.75mm
Weight:
0.44kg
Robert Foster

Robert Foster was Assistant Professor of English at Rutgers College, New Jersey. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1949, he received his MA and PhD in English and Medieval Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

He was a consultant to the Tolkien Society of America and his Guide to Middle-earth, originally published in 1971, resulted from his work tracing the etymology of names used in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien.,

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