Where the geography and the first "Silmarillion" maps began to take shape.
The first volume regarding The Lord of the Rings . Here, you meet the earliest "Bingo Bolger-Baggins" (later Frodo) and learn that the mysterious rider is not a Nazgûl, but a Hobbit in disguise. the history of middle earth volumes 1-12 pdf
If you're interested in exploring the history of Middle-earth, I recommend checking out the official Tolkien Estate website or visiting your local library for more information on accessing these volumes. Where the geography and the first "Silmarillion" maps