John Garth is the author of the award-winning Tolkien and the Great War. Based in Hampshire, Garth gives talks and teaches courses internationally, has written for many major media titles, and also works as a consultant and editor.

• Introduction1. England to the Shire2. Four Winds3. The Land of Lúthien4. Shore and the Sea5. Roots of the Mountains6. Rivers, Lakes and Waterlands7. Tree-woven Lands8. Ancient Imprints9. Watch and Ward10. Places of War11. Craft and IndustryAppendixEndnotesSelect BibliographyIndexAcknowledgements

“A fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking examination of the landscapes, cities and architecture that inspired Tolkien during his lifelong creation of Middle-earth. Garth, a journalist as well as a Tolkien scholar, proves an exceptional guide to Middle-earth.… [A] masterful book."

John Garth is the author of the award-winning Tolkien and the Great War. Based in Hampshire, Garth gives talks and teaches courses internationally, has written for many major media titles, and also works as a consultant and editor.

• Introduction1. England to the Shire2. Four Winds3. The Land of Lúthien4. Shore and the Sea5. Roots of the Mountains6. Rivers, Lakes and Waterlands7. Tree-woven Lands8. Ancient Imprints9. Watch and Ward10. Places of War11. Craft and IndustryAppendixEndnotesSelect BibliographyIndexAcknowledgements

“A fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking examination of the landscapes, cities and architecture that inspired Tolkien during his lifelong creation of Middle-earth. Garth, a journalist as well as a Tolkien scholar, proves an exceptional guide to Middle-earth.… [A] masterful book."

John Garth is the author of the award-winning Tolkien and the Great War. Based in Hampshire, Garth gives talks and teaches courses internationally, has written for many major media titles, and also works as a consultant and editor.

• Introduction1. England to the Shire2. Four Winds3. The Land of Lúthien4. Shore and the Sea5. Roots of the Mountains6. Rivers, Lakes and Waterlands7. Tree-woven Lands8. Ancient Imprints9. Watch and Ward10. Places of War11. Craft and IndustryAppendixEndnotesSelect BibliographyIndexAcknowledgements

“A fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking examination of the landscapes, cities and architecture that inspired Tolkien during his lifelong creation of Middle-earth. Garth, a journalist as well as a Tolkien scholar, proves an exceptional guide to Middle-earth.… [A] masterful book."