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The Fellowship Of The RingsBOOK IJ.R.R Tolkien     As the story begins we find the lovable Bilbo Baggins having his way outaway birthday party. He would leave his precious magic ring behind him andleave for Alderaun. 17 years would pass and the ring remains below the safe-keep of Bilbos nephew, Frodo Baggins. Gandalf Stormcrow has returned and hasneed of one from the shire. The both discuss the workings and the history ofthe ring. And conclude that one thing must be done. Frodo and his party must journeying to the land of Mordor, where the shadows lie. And destroy the ring bywhich the very fires from which it was once forged.     And so the quest begins, steered by Gandalf and Frodos party of Sam,Mary, and Pippin. Together they travel the winding roads and done a greatblizzard until nightfall. Where warmth and comfort are found in a local tavern.The Hobbits were well to entertain and were taken notice by a man, a warriorby the name of Strid er. He took aim on their quest and was reluctant to aid intheir cause. Gandalf had departed them to seek the wisdom of another(prenominal) wizard.With Strider and the remaining party they traveled the broad expanse if terrain.Where they would befriend new adventurers along the way. Many a time would theybe tempted to misuse the ring. But Frodos pull up stakes held strong. Up unto theclimax of events, when the ring raids came to take what once belonged to them.In a moment of weakness, Frodo placed the ring on his finger. He vanished fromhis partys sight. "Take the ring get through Frodo", they yelled. But he was frozenin his steps. Determind to get it they approached him. In a brave attempt toprotect the ring, Frodo ran up to them, held the sting high in the air,attempting to tap one of them. But he failed. And instead he took a woundin his side. He then somehow managed to mount back on his one dollar bill and ride awayacross a shallow stream. All that separated them now was the stream. "The ring,the ring..", carried through the crowd of riders. Frodo was weary, he shoutedout, "By all the shire you will have neither I nor the ring Go back to the