Middle-Earth in Magic Mirror Maps... Of the Wilderland in Wales... Of the Shire in England
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Middle-Earth in Magic Mirror Maps... Of the Wilderland in Wales... Of the Shire in England by Stephen Ponty
This work is a fresh look at the Maps of the Wilderland in The Hobbit, leading to the discovery that Professor Tolkien drew the imaginary maps from the Map of Wales back to front, or in reverse. The maps of the Shire in The Lord of The Rings are drawn likewise, of England.
Stephen Ponty was born in Wales. He studied Latin and French literature and poetry for entry to Cambridge University in use of English, leading to a Law Degree and legal experience in London. He worked abroad for a while, then returned to England in 2003, where he researched the topography of Worcestershire, Oxforshire and Gloucestershire. He discovered J.R.R.Tolkien’s ‘The Shire’ using by close map comparison; he had previously discovered ‘The Wilderland’ of The Hobbit in Wales.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780885421 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780885423 |
| Title | Middle-Earth in Magic Mirror Maps... Of the Wilderland in Wales... Of the Shire in England |
| Author | Stephen Ponty |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Troubador Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-07-28 |
| Number of pages | 388 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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