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"Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language" by Wentworth Webster is a captivating exploration of the rich folklore and cultural heritage of the Basque people. The book delves into various legends that have been passed down through generations, showcasing the unique traditions and beliefs that shape Basque identity. Webster's narrative is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid picture of the Basque landscape and its mythical inhabitants, while also highligh...

With Rick Steves, the Basque Country is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes:Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in the Basque Country with coverage of San Sebastián, St-Jean-de-Luz, Bilbao, Pamplona, Bayonne, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps

THE study of the recent science of Comparative Mythology is one of the most popular and attractive of minor scientific pursuits. It deals with a subject-matter which has interested most of us at one period of our lives, and turns the delight of our childhood into a charm and recreation for maturer age. Nor is it without more useful lessons. In it we see more clearly than perhaps elsewhere the reciprocal influence, which none can wholly escape, of words and language upon thought, and again ...

Millions of international tourists visit the Basque Country every year, with the region carrying a unique and perennial appeal. But, who exactly are the Basques, and what sets them apart from their neighbours?The Basque Exception draws upon a broad range of historical sources to answer this question. It tells the intricate and multifaceted history of the Basque territory, spanning from the Roman period to the present day. Asier H. Aguirresarobe tracks the ...

In this volume you will find 13 illustrated Popular Tales from the Basque region of Spain. Here you will find tales like Aquelarre, Arguiduna, The Song of Lamia, the Prophecy of Lara, the Virgin of the Five Towns in which mermaids, heroes, magical horns and ghosts abound.If you have ever travelled through the province of Galicia in North Western Spain, you can’t fail to notice the Celtic influences in the region’s art and culture. So it is therefore not surprising to also f...

The Cavern of Echoes. The deep caverns beneath Mount Anboto. Sugaar senses the cosmic imbalance caused by Mari's intervention. He coils through the caverns in serpent‑form, witnessing cracks forming in the ancient stone — a physical manifestation of the broken covenant.Purpose: Establish Sugaar's elemental sensitivity and the consequences of Mari's choice.The Blacksmith's Spark, Sugaar encounters Eder, a young blacksmith whose innovative tools are transforming the valley. Ede...

In "Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language," Wentworth Webster delves into the rich folklore and cultural tapestry of the Basque people, presenting a collection of enchanting tales that illuminate their unique traditions and regional mythology. Written in a lyrical yet accessible style, Webster expertly weaves historical and anthropological insights throughout the narratives, making the text not only a repository of tales but also a critical exploration of the cultural signif...

The Forest That RemembersThe ancient forests of the Basque valleys. Basajaun senses the imbalance caused by Mari and Sugaar. Trees whisper warnings; animals behave strangely. He discovers a hidden archive — stone tablets, carvings, and living roots containing primordial knowledge. Basajaun's role as guardian of knowledge and the forest's growing unrest. The Scholar in the Trees. A wandering scholar, Lorea, enters the forest seeking forgotten lore. Basajaun watches her silently, impr...

'José's recipes take us to the heart of the very best of Spanish cooking.' – Rick SteinIn this compact edition of the award-winning cookbook, Basque, leading Spanish chef, José Pizarro, takes readers on a journey around this magical place, taking inspiration from traditional dishes and local ingredients, and adding his own unique twist.From the delicious bite-sized morsels known as pintxos Basque-s...

This book aims to offer a new perspective and a new methodology which provide a tool for all researchers in historical sociology of language, but also social history, cultural history, historical sociolinguistics and the fields of research that link language and society, in a diachronic perspective but also in a synchronic perspective. The original point of view from which this methodology arises is Basque studies, but it can almost completely be applied to any international linguistic con...

What role did women of Basque origin play in the Atlantic Revolutions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries? This book shows how Basque women, both in the Basque Country and in America, played a significant role in the warlike, revolutionary and disruptive processes of the period. We cannot forget that several of the heroines of the American independence processes came from Basque families. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, women in the Basque Country also had to face...