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A Tolkien bestiary brings together all the wondrous creatures and peoples of Middle‑Earth and the Undying Lands in a tidy, illustrated reference. Each entry presents a clear definition and is grouped alphabetically, making it easy to locate the Orodruin salamanders, the Noldor, or the Beornings. Supporting figures include a map of Tolkien’s world and a chronology outlining the ages from the First Age to the Second. Ideal for fans of the fantasy setting and scholars of Tolkien’s mythopoeia, this book supplies both visual and textual detail in a concise format.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: David Day
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