The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is a 287-page paperback published by Ballantine Books, New York, first printing in August, 1965, this copy is the fifty-fourth printing of April, 1975. The cover has minor wear and a couple dried water marks to the top edge.  Inside, the pages are tanned around the page borders.  There is a remainder mark on the top edge. Book Summary In this delightful and enthralling tale, J.R.R. Tolkien first created the imperishable world of fantasy called Middle-earth, and those charming, indomitable creatures, the hobbits, whose adventures are continued in "The Lord of the Rings." And What is a Hobbit? Hobbits are little people, smaller than dwarves.  They love peace and quiet and good tilled earth.  They dislike machines, but they are handy with tools.  They are nimble but don't like to hurry.  They have sharp ears and eyes.  They are inclined to be fat.  They wear bright colors but seldom wear shoes.  They like to laugh and eat (six meals a day) and drink.  They lik