In the third and concluding part of The lord of the rings trilogy, Aragorn joins with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard and takes part in the victory of the Hornburg; Merry and Pippin escape from the Orcs and flee into Fangorn Forest, encountering the Ents; Gandalf miraculously returns and defeats the evil wizard Saruman; Sam and Frodo progress toward Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Sméagol; and all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.--From publisher description.

Map on lining pages. "Illustrations copyright © 1991 by Alan Lee"--Title page verso. Includes index.

Synopsis -- Minas Tirith -- The passing of the grey company -- The muster of Rohan -- The siege of Gondor -- The ride of the Rohirrim -- The battle of the Pelennor Fields -- The pyre of Denethor -- The houses of healing -- The last debate -- The black gate opens -- The tower of Cirith Ungol -- The land of shadow -- Mount Doom -- The field of Cormallen -- The steward and the king -- Many partings -- Homeward bound -- The scouring of the Shire -- The Grey havens -- Appendices: A. Annals of the kings and rulers ; B. The tale of years (chronology of the Westlands) -- C. Family trees (hobbits) -- D. Calendars -- E. Writing and spelling ; F. The languages and peoples of the Third Age ; On translation.