Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth: In the footsteps of his adventurous summe

Description: Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Martin S. Monsch, John Howe Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In J.R.R. Tolkiens footsteps, the author embarks on a breathtaking journey through the Alps in search of sources of inspiration for Middle-earth, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings - illustrated with 127 color images. Publisher Description A journey in search of Middle-earthIn 1911, at the age of nineteen, J. R. R. Tolkien embarked on an adventurous journey through the Swiss Alps; with a heavy pack, he hiked over many high passes. More than fifty years later, he mentioned in a letter to his son Michael that this trip had deeply affected him. Bilbos journey in The Hobbit from Rivendell to the other side of the Misty Mountains, he said, was based on his own adventures in 1911. Tolkien himself named a few specific sources of inspiration, most explicitly the Silberhorn (Silverhorn). So I wondered: Was this perhaps only the tip of the iceberg? Following in Tolkiens footsteps, I myself set out into the spectacular mountain world with its stories, myths, and legends, in search of his sources of inspiration; and little by little, a vivid and mysterious world revealed itself to me: a world that helped shape Middle-earth.More than 100 color images accompany the authors research and discovery journey, along with 11 hiking and 3 road trip suggestions that allow readers to recreate Tolkiens experience with all its impressions themselves in the Swiss mountains."This book is above all else an invitation to step into Tolkiens hiking shoes, shoulder his pack, and step back a century into a world which is as far from today as Middle-earth is from our world; a guidebook of impressions, a walking tour of the nature of imagination and the imagination of nature." - John Howe Author Biography Martin Monsch is a lawyer and data scientist with a passion for puzzles, stories, innovations, and natural worlds. Growing up in the gardens of Eglisau and the mountains of Davos, he now lives in the Lake-town of Zurich. Middle-earth seemed familiar to him from his first immersion-which was perhaps no coincidence. And because treasures of inspiration have always magically attracted him, the project Switzerland in Tolkiens Middle-Earth was born a few winters ago. Currently, Martin is planning his first novel, in which he will take his readers into a world both familiar and foreign. It is a historical fiction work that could also suit the tastes of fantasy fans, nature lovers, and adventurers. If you are interested, please visit his website and let him know. This would make him extremely happy! My website: msmonsch.com Details ISBN 3907323025 ISBN-13 9783907323021 Title Switzerland in Tolkien's Middle-Earth Author Martin S. Monsch, John Howe Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 296 Publisher Martin S. Monsch GE_Item_ID:132843726; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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