Farmer Giles of Ham by J R R Tolkien

Farmer Giles of Ham by J R R Tolkien

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Farmer Giles was fat and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life. Then one day a giant blundered on to his land. Farmer Giles managed to scare him away and instantly became a hero. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area, it was Farmer Giles who was to do battle with it.

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Farmer Giles of Ham by J R R Tolkien

New in paperback, the golden anniversary edition including a new introduction, a map, Tolkien's unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for a sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes.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!
'A fabulous tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the kingdom' Sunday Times
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.
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ISBN 13 9780261103788
ISBN 10 0261103784
Title Farmer Giles of Ham
Author J R R Tolkien
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2000-11-06
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.