An Encyclopedia of Tolkien: The History and Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's WorldA comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle earth. The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully illustrated, leather bound volume, best selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day presents four decades of research and writing on the lands and inhabitants