Farmer Giles of Ham

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J. R. R. Tolkien, Pauline Baynes, Christina Scull , Wayne G. Hammond

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Harper Collins
24 February 2014

Fantasy; Epic Fantasy; Mythological Creatures, People & Places

A commemorative golden anniversary edition of Tolkien’s classic book, including a new introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien’s unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes.

Farmer Giles of Ham did not look like a hero. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life.

Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered on to his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero.

His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area it was Farmer Giles who was expected to do battle with it!

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Illustrated by: Pauline Baynes
Edited by: Christina Scull, Wayne G. Hammond
Imprint: Harper Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Pocket edition
Dimensions: Height: 157mm, Width: 116mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 210g
ISBN: 9780007542932
ISBN 10: 0007542933
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 24 February 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: http://lanfiles.williams.edu/~whammond

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.