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Michael Martinez
10-13-2000, 03:57 PM
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.


www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/tolkien (http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/tolkien)


www.suite101.com/article....kien/50376 (http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/tolkien/50376)
Xivigg
10-13-2000, 05:12 PM
Why would Hobbit want to overrun Eriador ???

It's so comfortable were they are :)
Diamond Head 1
10-19-2000, 01:26 PM
Great article Michael

AGAIN!

I'm always looking forward to your next one! :)
Michael Martinez
10-19-2000, 05:15 PM
Why would a hobbit want to overrun Eriador???

For the same reason hobbits overran the Shire? :)