The History of Hobbits in Middle-earth

Before the Shire, before the Ring who were the Hobbits, and where did they come from?

They don’t ride horses. They rarely wear shoes. They love food, ale, gardens, and peace. And yet Hobbits saved Middle-earth.

From Bilbo’s quiet courage to Frodo’s journey into darkness Hobbits proved that even the smallest hands can change the course of history.

But where did they come from? Why don’t Elves or Men seem to know much about them? And how di…