Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. 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 commemorative golden anniversary edition of Tolkien's classic book, including a new introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien's unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes. His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered on to his land. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life. The story describes the encounters between Farmer Giles and a wily dragon named Chrysophylax, and how Giles manages to use these to rise from humble beginnings to rival the king of the land. Tolkien in 1937, first published in 1949. Farmer Giles saves his farm and, as a consequence, the local village. Farmer Giles of Ham is a short story written by J.R.R. Farmer Giles of Ham did not look like a hero. This is a great little tale full of bravery, heroism and Tolkiens ever so subtle humour.
(Illustrator) 207 ratings 3.9 on Goodreads 9,715 ratings See all formats and editions Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 20.00 3 Used from 20.00 1 Collectible from 79. TOLKIEN (Author), Illus by Pauline Baynes. A commemorative golden anniversary edition of Tolkien's classic book, including a new introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien's unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Farmer Giles of Ham Hardcover Januby J.R.R.
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