The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: From the Hobbit Through the Lord of the Rings and Beyond

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 CHARACTERFrom 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 PLACEColorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes.EVERY THINGFrom 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 KEYTO TOLKIEN’S MIDDLE-EARTH