Ver a tamaño completo.
Farmer Giles of Ham
de Tolkien, J. R. R
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
- Librería
-
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Formas de pago aceptadas
Sobre este artículo
Edinburgh, New York, Toronto: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1961. Fourth Impression. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 20 x 13.5 cm. Crown octavo. 80pp. Dull yellow cloth in illustrated dust jacket. Illustrations by Pauline Diana Baynes including two color plates. Original price of $2.95 present on front flap. ~ 5 cm closed tear to back of jacket. Jacket flap states fourth impression and the copyright page states first published in USA 1961; however the actual bibliographical information is more complicated. More information on this edition can be found on the TolkienBooks dot us illustrated U.S. Tolkien Bibliography website under the 1961 edition.
Sinopsis
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.
Leer más: Encontrar primeras ediciones de Farmer Giles of Ham
Reseñas
El Jul 30 2007, KnC Books dijo:
Whether you love the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, or just can't figure out what the fuss is all about, you owe it to yourself to read Tolkien's short story "Farmer Giles of Ham".
The story allows you to experience J.R.R. Tolkien at a slightly slower, less grandiose scale than the sweeping panorama of "The Rings". Somewhere between a fairy tale and a fable, the story revolves around Farmer Giles, his village, and a dragon. Along with the expected mythical creatures and heroic adventures are bits of humor and everyday life, making Giles just another person who has heroism thrust upon them in a stressful situation.
The story reminds me of James Thurber's "The Great Quillow", another story appropriate for adults, taht you can also read to your children.
(¡Iniciar sesión or Crear una cuenta primero!)
Detalles
- Librería
- Midway Used and Rare Books
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 71310
- Título
- Farmer Giles of Ham
- Autor
- Tolkien, J. R. R
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- Fourth Impression
- Editorial
- Thomas Nelson & Sons
- Lugar de publicación
- Edinburgh, New York, Toronto
- Fecha de publicación
- 1961
Términos de venta
Midway Used and Rare Books
Domestic shipping is USPS media rate for $6.00 with delivery confirmation. MINNESOTA residents-please add 7.875% Sales Tax.
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.Overseas Orders: -billed for exact shipping charges. We prefer INSURED Parcel Post -- buyer assumes all risk of uninsured shipment including mail theft, loss, or damage. INTERNATIONAL: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipients country.
Sobre el vendedor
Midway Used and Rare Books
Miembro de Biblio desde 2005
St. Paul, Minnesota
Sobre Midway Used and Rare Books
Midway Bookstore was established in 1965. We have an open shop overflowing with tens of thousands of used, rare, and out of print books. As a general used bookstore, our stock encompasses all subject areas with a strong emphasis on Art, Illustrated books, History and Photography. You can contact us via e-mail or phone. Keep checking our inventory--we are always adding new titles!
Glosario
Algunos términos que podrían usarse en esta descripción incluyen:
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Copyright page
- The page in a book that describes the lineage of that book, typically including the book's author, publisher, date of...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
