> > > Also, the Silmarillion is essential. During
the last chapter of the war of the ring, it does
talk about Gandalf and Sauruman, using their
elvish names I believe, and gives a few details
you might not have been aware of-including
the bearers of the three rings.
>
> > Who are the three?
> > Galadriel
> > ?Elrond
> > and?
>
> Gandalf. Although I think it used to be Cirdan
the Shipwright at the Grey Havens, who does
not feature in LotR.

Yep. Cirdan gave the Ring of Fire to Gandalf,
because he perceived Gandalf would need it
more than he would. I think that's in the
Silmarillion, but I'm not sure about that. I know
I read it somewhere.

The Other "I'm up to the part where they've
entered the city of Caras Galadhon in
Lothlorien" Matthew