The science of Middle-Earth : a new understanding of Tolkien and his world
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New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2021.
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Book
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First Pegasus Book cloth edition.
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9781643136165, 164313616X
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xxiii, 391 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
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Bedford - Nonfiction823.91 ScienceOn Shelf
Wadleigh Memorial Library - Nonfiction - Adult Nonfiction823.912 SciOn Shelf

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Published
New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2021.
Edition
First Pegasus Book cloth edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781643136165, 164313616X

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Maps on endpapers.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
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The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes. The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of literature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world. From Oxford to ComiCon, the Middle Earth is analyzed and interpreted through a multitude of perspectives. But one essential facet of Tolkien and his Middle Earth has been overlooked: science. This great writer, creator of worlds and unforgettable character, and inventor of language was also a scientific autodidact, with an innate interest and grasp of botany, paleontologist and geologist, with additional passions for archeology and chemistry. Tolkien was an acute observer of flora and fauna and mined the minds of his scientific friends about ocean currents and volcanoes. It is these layers of science that give his imaginary universe--and the creatures and characters that inhabit it--such concreteness. Within this gorgeously illustrated edition, a range of scientists--from astrophysicists to physicians, botanists to volcanologists--explore Tolkien's novels, poems, and letters to reveal their fascinating scientific roots. A rewarding combination of literary exploration and scientific discovery, The Science of Middle Earth reveals the hidden meaning of the Ring's corruption, why Hobbits have big feet, the origins of the Dwarves, the animals which inspired the dragons, and even whether or not an Ent is possible. Enhanced by superb original drawings, this transportive work will delight both Tolkien fans and science lovers and inspire us to view both Middle Earth--and our own world--with fresh eyes.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Rafaelian, A., Lehoucq, R., Mangin, L., Steyer, J., & Kover, T. A. (2021). The science of Middle-Earth: a new understanding of Tolkien and his world (First Pegasus Book cloth edition.). Pegasus Books.

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Arnaud, Rafaelian et al.. 2021. The Science of Middle-Earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World. Pegasus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Arnaud, Rafaelian et al.. The Science of Middle-Earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World Pegasus Books, 2021.

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Rafaelian, Arnaud,, et al. The Science of Middle-Earth: A New Understanding of Tolkien and His World First Pegasus Book cloth edition., Pegasus Books, 2021.

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