Atlas Of Middle Earth by J.R.R.Tolkien

Author:J.R.R.Tolkien [J.R.R.Tolkien]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-03-05T06:00:00+00:00

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The Lord of the Rings

Introduction

Gollum’s imprisonment in Mordor had allowed Sauron to learn of Bilbo’s finding the Ring but not the location of the Shire. After the Battle for Osgiliath,4

the Nazgûl crossed the river and passed up the Vale of Anduin, searching unsuccessfully for Halflings. It was mid-September before they returned and were sent by Sauron to Isengard for information. From DURING THE SEVENTY-SEVEN YEARS between Bilbo’s there they rode west toward the Shire.5 Meanwhile, finding the Ring and Frodo’s quest to destroy it, Sau-Saruman’s treachery had delayed Gandalf. In late ron reestablished his power in Mordor; Balin at-June, Gandalf had gone to the borders of the Shire, tempted to recolonize Moria; Saruman turned wholly and while journeying up the Greenway met Radagast to evil; Aragorn undertook great journeys; Bilbo and learned of the Nazgûls’ ride and Saruman’s offer moved to Rivendell; and Gollum went in search of of help.6 He spent the night at Bree, then rode to Thief Baggins.1 Gollum left his mountain cave in 2944, Isengard, where he was imprisoned atop Orthanc until and his wanderings took him through Mirkwood to September 18.7 After Gwaihir the eagle carried him to Esgaroth and Dale. In 2951 he was heading west to-Edoras, he tamed Shadowfax. On that swiftest of ward the Shire when he was drawn toward Mordor.

steeds he galloped toward Hobbiton like the wind, only He lurked on the borders until he was captured in to arrive too late: Frodo had gone, with the Black 3017, and later that year he was allowed to leave, only Riders in close pursuit.8

to be caught again — this time by Aragorn.2 He was held in Mirkwood by Thranduil, but was rescued by Orcs and reached Moria.3

THE STAGE IS SET

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