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The Basque Book Series From the University of Nevada Press The Witches’ Advocate: Basque Witchcraft and the Spanish Inquisition (1609-1614); 607 pages, Illustrated. by Gustav Henningsen, $24.00 This gripping tale of the Spanish Inquisition is the inspiration for the exhibit Intolerance, a collection of 50 ink and watercolor drawings by internationally renowned Mexican surrealist Jose Luis Cuevas, which will be exhibited throughout the United States and Europe during the next two years. The book describes the witches and inquisitors, the techniques of securing confessions, and the grim realities of an auto de fe. “Henningsen’s book ranks with the very best ever written on witchcraft.” –London Review of Books Book of the Basques; 298 pages, Illustrated. by Rodney Gallop, $9.00 This classic work on the Basques, first published in 1930, includes the origins and history of the Basques; their language and literature; folk-song and folk dance; the Basque house, superstitions, and witchcraft; and the Basque character. “A highly readable overview of the Basque way of life.” –The Book Exchange Beltran: Basque Sheepman of the American West; 186 pages, Illustrated. by Beltran Paris as told to William Douglass, $10.00 A classic story of the remarkable life of Basque immigrant Beltran Paris, who came to Nevada a poor sheepherder and went on to build a ranching empire. “Beltran is a superb storyteller. His eighty-five years of experience make him a valuable resource about the life and values of the Basque people.” –Utah Historical Quarterly In a Hundred Graves: A Basque Portrait; 148 pages, $8.00. by Robert Laxalt, $8.00 In this unique book, Robert Laxalt penetrates the deep reserve of Basque village folk, unveiling the Basque character with warmth, wry humor, and above all, honesty. “These finely etched bits of folk life reveal much of the uniqueness of the Basques.” –Journal of Ethnic Studies Navarra: The Durable Kingdom; 254 pages. by Rachel Bard, $14.00 This chronicle of Navarra’s eventful history begins in the ninth century and traces the stormy paths of invaders that dominated the region for more than 1,000 years. “Clear and interesting…allows compelling and absorbing events to engage us.” –Fresno Bee Amerikanuak: Basques in the New World; 519 pages, Illustrated. by William Douglass and Jon Bilbao, $16.00 A monumental saga of Basque seafarers, conquistadors, missionaries, colonists, and sheepherders who emigrated to North and South America over the past five centuries. “A definitive study of Basque explorers and settlers in the Americas.” –Choice The Basques: The Franco Years and Beyond; 434 pages. by Robert Clark, $17.50 The first in-depth account of the Basques’ violent struggle for autonomy during the Franco regime. “A book well worth reading. Well researched and equally well written.” –Library Journal Basque Nationalism; 219 pages. by Stanley Payne, $9.50 A vivid account of a century of attempts to establish an independent Basque country. “A cornerstone of Basque historiography.” –American Historical Review [An ORDER FORM was included in the original newsletter] Order from: University of Nevada Press Reno, NV 89557-0076 (702) 784-6573 |
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