A Travel Guide to Basque America: Families, Feasts, And Festivals (Basque (Paperback))Books: Travel: Boise: Item 2
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: Lots and lots of INTERESTING Basque info., January 17, 1999 Reviewer:lucy zamattia (San Bruno, CA) - This is one of the best "Basque" books I have read. Being Basque I am always curious to find out where Basques live and their history. This books tells all. It tells where Basques lived in the late 1800's and early 1900's and where you can find them now a days. I will definately take this book with me when we go travelling around the U.S. I am also going to purchase a few more copies for my relatives. I know they'll love it as much as I do!!!!! High Country News " a passionate and well-researched guide deft sketches of Basque communities and lively sidebars that feature interviews with memorable peoples." Book Description A travel guide to Basque Americathe first-ever guide to Americas Basque-American communities, their history, culture, and festivalshas been a best-seller since it first appeared in 1998. This new edition updates the original, listing dozens of new restaurants, Basque cultural clubs and cultural events, and hundreds of Basque-related Internet sites that have appeared since 1998, as well as adding new information about recent events in the Basque Country, their impact on Basque-Americans, and new cultural and community efforts to preserve Basque culture in America. This is the essential guide for Basque-Americans seeking links to their ancient culture and its homeland and their counterparts in the U.S., as well as for any traveler interested in exploring one of this countrys most vibrant and fascinating ethnic minorities.
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