The 14th History of Middle Earth Book? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-16-2005, 02:20 PM

Whilst on a brows of the Amazon website I came across this. Now, I recently completed my collection of all 13 Books in The History of Middle Earth series (Index included). This Book, “The End of the Third Age”, is not one of them. It says it is part of The History of The Lord of the Rings series, but so too are "The Return of the Shadow", "The Treason of Isenguard", "The War of the Ring" and "Sauron Defeated", All of which are numbered in The History of Middle Earth series.
Unless this book is being numbered 13 (The Index is not numbered in the UK editions) or 9.5 I cannot see where it will fit.
I have now ordered the Book in question and was wondering if anyone had it and could tell me if it is counted among The History of Middle Earth series. As it has the same design as the others, it looks as if it will fit.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Lalwendë · 08-16-2005, 02:30 PM

Hookbill!

This is part of Sauron Defeated, it includes the text up to page 141 but excludes the rest (including the Notion Club Papers). It was intended for those who just wanted the stuff about LotR. It is, I have to say, not very good that it is misleadingly titled like that!

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-16-2005, 02:35 PM

Ah! Thank you Lalwendë! I'm glad you told me this. You've saved me some embarrassment there if I had to discover that when it dropped through the letterbox. Do you actually have this? If so, what number is it counted as in the HoME series, or is it not counted in it?
I just want to know where I'll have to put it in my bookcase.

Lalwendë · 08-16-2005, 04:36 PM

I think you could count it as either 8a or 8.5, as it doesn't have a number I hear. Though it could be quite handy if say you wanted to take all the volumes on LotR anywhere and not have to take extra pages of other stuff too, and of course, if you are a completist then you have to have it.

Elianna · 08-16-2005, 04:50 PM

On a related note:

Is there a way to get Sauron Defeated without The End of the Third Age?

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-17-2005, 03:15 AM

I assume you could buy a copy of Notion Club Papers and the Drowning of Anadaunae individually.

Elianna · 08-17-2005, 07:25 AM

But have you seen it?

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-17-2005, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Elianna

But have you seen it?

Well, I've had a good look around and I cannot seem to find it. I even checked The Official Tolkien Website and could not find it listed, so I assume they are not available.

mark12_30 · 08-18-2005, 08:06 PM

I had bought "End of the 3rd age" and then ended up buying "Sauron Defeated" as well. But then, I do "style" myself as a "collector" (...hah! they laughed.)

ANd then a friend gave me the **boxed set** of the "History of the Lord of the RIngs." Not that I have, you know, like a weakness for boxed sets, or anything.

08-16-2005, 02:20 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	The 14th History of Middle Earth Book? Whilst on a brows of the Amazon website I came across this. Now, I recently completed my collection of all 13 Books in The History of Middle Earth series (Index included). This Book, “The End of the Third Age”, is not one of them. It says it is part of The History of The Lord of the Rings series, but so too are "The Return of the Shadow", "The Treason of Isenguard", "The War of the Ring" and "Sauron Defeated", All of which are numbered in The History of Middle Earth series. Unless this book is being numbered 13 (The Index is not numbered in the UK editions) or 9.5 I cannot see where it will fit. I have now ordered the Book in question and was wondering if anyone had it and could tell me if it is counted among The History of Middle Earth series. As it has the same design as the others, it looks as if it will fit. Any information would be greatly appreciated. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-16-2005, 02:30 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Hookbill! This is part of Sauron Defeated, it includes the text up to page 141 but excludes the rest (including the Notion Club Papers). It was intended for those who just wanted the stuff about LotR. It is, I have to say, not very good that it is misleadingly titled like that! __________________ Gordon's alive!

08-16-2005, 02:35 PM	#3
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Ah! Thank you Lalwendë! I'm glad you told me this. You've saved me some embarrassment there if I had to discover that when it dropped through the letterbox. Do you actually have this? If so, what number is it counted as in the HoME series, or is it not counted in it? I just want to know where I'll have to put it in my bookcase. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-16-2005, 04:36 PM	#4
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I think you could count it as either 8a or 8.5, as it doesn't have a number I hear. Though it could be quite handy if say you wanted to take all the volumes on LotR anywhere and not have to take extra pages of other stuff too, and of course, if you are a completist then you have to have it. __________________ Gordon's alive!

08-16-2005, 04:50 PM	#5
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	On a related note: Is there a way to get Sauron Defeated without The End of the Third Age? __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

08-17-2005, 03:15 AM	#6
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I assume you could buy a copy of Notion Club Papers and the Drowning of Anadaunae individually. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-17-2005, 07:25 AM	#7
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	But have you seen it? __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

08-18-2005, 08:06 PM	#9
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I had bought "End of the 3rd age" and then ended up buying "Sauron Defeated" as well. But then, I do "style" myself as a "collector" (...hah! they laughed.) ANd then a friend gave me the **boxed set** of the "History of the Lord of the RIngs." Not that I have, you know, like a weakness for boxed sets, or anything. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.