Farmer Giles Of Ham

by Tolkien, J R R

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. 

First Edition Identification

The first edition of Farmer Giles of Ham was published by George Allen & Unwin on October 20, 1949. The dust jacket is 'embellished' with mythical creatures by Pauline Diana Baynes. 5000 copies were printed. The first American Edition was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1950. Original price on jacket flap is $2.00 and on copyright page: "First published in the U.S.A. in 1950."

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On Jul 30, 2007, buttrfly said
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.

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Eighth impression. A curious tale affording a glimpse into a dark period of the history of Britain and some may find the characters and adventures of its hero attractive in themselves. 80 pages with illustrative drawings throughout, two in colour. Book in good condition ex library with sticker inside front cover, stamps on top, bottom and side edges, borrowing sleeve… Read more about this item
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Farmer Giles of Ham : the rise and wonderful adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom ; embellished by Pauline Diana Baynes

Farmer Giles of Ham : the rise and wonderful adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom ; embellished by Pauline Diana Baynes

by Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) (1892-1973)

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Farmer Giles of Ham: The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom

Farmer Giles of Ham: The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom

by TOLKIEN, J.R.R.

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Farmer Giles of Ham - (2 Books in 1) - WITH; The Adventures of Tom Bombadil {and Other Verses from the RED BOOK}

by Tolkien, J. R. R

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