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Essential Books These 4 items are available for $65, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXSPN319)		  
The Basque History of the World  •  Mark Kurlansky
HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES
Popular author Mark Kurlansky offers an engaging portrait of the seven provinces of Basque Land, discussing everything from language to culinary heritage and seafaring traditions. It's a spirited, impressionistic history with a firm focus on the international contributions of the Basques and chapters on events such as the Spanish Civil War. (SPN116, $16.00)		   The Basque History of the World
Ghosts of Spain  •  Giles Tremlett
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2007 •  PAPER  • 396 PAGES
Tremlett captures the Spanish character, history and modern politics in this masterful portrait, interweaving the story of his love for the country (where he has lived for 20 years) with interview, anecdote and observation. (SPN323, $18.00)		   Ghosts of Spain
Cadogan Bilbao & the Basque Lands  •  Michael Pauls
GUIDEBOOK •  2012 •  PAPER  • 312 PAGES
With good maps as well as introductory chapters on the history and culture of the Basques, this guide covers Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona and Biarritz in detail. Fifth Edition. (SPN207, $21.95)		   Cadogan Bilbao & the Basque Lands
Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja  •  Michelin Travel Publications
2003 •  MAP
A regional map of Spain covering the Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja at a scale of 1:250,000. With an index, good topographic detail, roads, attractions and natural features. It includes plans of San Sebastian, Pamplona, and Bilbao. One Side. 40x54 inches. (SPN204, $12.95)		   Basque Country, Navarra and La Rioja



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