Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973. Lord of the rings #3

Includes index

The little hobbit and his trusty companion make a terrible journey to the heart of the land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron

"The text of this edition ... constitutes an authoritative edition"--Title page verso

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Synopsis --

Book Five --

Minas Tirith -- The passing of the Grey Company -- The muster of Rohan -- The siege of Gondor -- The ride of the Rohirrim -- The battle of the Pelennor fields -- The pyre of Denethor -- The houses of healing -- The last debate -- The black gate opens --

Book Six --

The tower of Cirith Ungol -- The land of shadow -- Mount Doom -- The field of Cormallen -- The steward and the king -- Many partings -- Homeward bound -- The scouring of the Shire -- The grey havens --

Appendices --

A. Annals of the kings and rulers: I. Númenorean kings, II. House of Eorl, III. Durin's folk -- B. Tale of years (chronology of the Westlands) -- C. Family trees (Hobbits) -- D. Calendars -- E. I. Pronunciation of words and names, II. Writing -- F. I. Languages, II. On translation -- Index of names