Dwarves, elves, goblins, trolls, dragons and wizards.these are the ingredients of J.R.R. Tolkien's wonderful fantasy, the prelude to The Lord of The Rings. The hero of the tale is Bilbo Baggins, a home-loving unambitious hobbit.
Separated from his regiment during a retreat, Rifleman Matthew Dodd of Wellington's army engaged the French single-handedly and eventually causes their retreat. If you liked "The Gun," you will love this book.