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Isengar Took

1262-1360 S.R. (Shire Reckoning)

Youngest son of Gerontius Took, The Old Took. Said to have 'gone to sea' in his youth.

Though only found in a brief entry to the Tookish Family Tree (LotR, appendix C) it is more than probable that this is a playful reference on Professor Tolkien's part to this early passage in The Hobbit.

"Not the Gandalf who was responsible for so many quiet lads and lasses going off into the Blue for mad adventures. Anything from climbing trees to visiting Elves - or sailing in ships, sailing to other shores! Bless me, life used to be quite inter - I mean, you used to upset things badly in these parts once upon a time. I beg your pardon, but I had no idea you were still in business."
The Hobbit - An Unexpected Party.

It should be noted that since Isengar had gone to sea and that we have a date for his death; I think that we can surmise that he successfully returned to the Shire.

He passed away in 1360 ShR in the year that Bilbo had turned 70 years old -- some 18 years after his adventures in the Wilderlands

What stories they must have shared with each other.


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