Anyone who hasn't should try to get a copy of The Annotated Hobbit c1988, by
Douglas A. Anderson. In addition to giving various published versions of the Hobbit (including the original Gollum riddle chapter) there are numerous illustrations and some blurbs/reviews from various countries. In Chapter I alone including Hungary, Russia, Portugal, Rumania, France, etc. as well as sketches by Tolkien.
Btw, "Struck by lightning! Struck by lightning!"
And wouldn't you like to know more about the land of the wild Were-worms in the last desert.
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The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin.
Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'
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