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Farmer Giles of Ham Hardcover - 1999
by J. R. Tolkien
The editors of the best-selling rediscovered Tolkien novel Roverandom present an expanded fiftieth anniversary edition of Tolkien's beloved classic Farmer Giles of Ham, complete with a map, the original story outline, the original first-edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes, and the author's notes for an unpublished sequel. Farmer Giles of Ham is a light-hearted satire for readers of all ages that tells the tale of a reluctant hero who must save his village from a dragon. It is a small gem of a tale that grows more delightful with each rereading.
About this book
Toklien's second published novel, Farmer Giles of Ham was written in 1937 and published in 1949. It is a light-hearted satire for readers of all ages that tells the tale of a reluctant hero who must save his village from Chrysophylax Dives, a comically villainous dragon. The title page of the original edition expands the title: Farmer Giles of Ham : Aegidii Ahenobarbi Julii Agricole de Hammo Domini de Domito Aule Draconarie Comitis Regni Minimi Regis et Basilei mira facinora et mirabilis exortus : or in the vulgar tongue = The rise and wonderful adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom.
The original UK edition was '‘Embellished’ by Pauline Diana Baynes, an English illustrator who worked on over 100 books, including multiple Tolkien books and the Narnia series for C.S. Lewis.
The original UK edition was '‘Embellished’ by Pauline Diana Baynes, an English illustrator who worked on over 100 books, including multiple Tolkien books and the Narnia series for C.S. Lewis.
Summary
The editors of the best-selling rediscovered Tolkien novel Roverandom present an expanded fiftieth anniversary edition of Tolkien's beloved classic Farmer Giles of Ham, complete with a map, the original story outline, the original first-edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes, and the author's notes for an unpublished sequel. Farmer Giles of Ham is a light-hearted satire for readers of all ages that tells the tale of a reluctant hero who must save his village from a dragon. It is a small gem of a tale that grows more delightful with each rereading.
First Edition Identification
The first edition of Farmer Giles of Ham was published by George Allen & Unwin on October 20, 1949. The dust jacket is 'embellished' with mythical creatures by Pauline Diana Baynes. 5000 copies were printed.
The first American Edition was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1950. Original price on jacket flap is $2.00 and on copyright page: "First published in the U.S.A. in 1950."
Details
- Title Farmer Giles of Ham
- Author J. R. Tolkien
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 50 Anv
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Morrow & Company, Boston
- Date 1999-11-15
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780618009367 / 0618009361
- Weight 0.54 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 8.87 x 5.58 x 0.76 in (22.53 x 14.17 x 1.93 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy, Dragons
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 99031103
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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- Library Journal, 10/01/2001, Page 102
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