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Essential Books These 6 items are available for $98, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXSPN243)		  
Rough Guide The Pyrenees  •  Rough Guide
GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 664 PAGES
A practical guide in the British series with good information on walking routes, excursions, accommodations and attractions on both sides of the border, including Catalonia, Basque Country and Andorra. (SPN146, $19.99)		   Rough Guide The Pyrenees
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
Spain, The Root and the Flower  •  John A. Crow
HISTORY •  2005 •  PAPER  • 455 PAGES
This is the book to take with you to Spain: an absorbing, well-written account of Spanish cultural history from prehistory to the Romans, Jews, Moors and Golden Age, and on to Franco and his legacy in modern Spain. Originally published in 1963, the book reflects the author's personally gleaned wisdom, lore and deep insights into the Spanish people and their psychology -- as shaped by geography and history. (SPN13, $29.95)		   Spain, The Root and the Flower
Homage to Catalonia  •  George Orwell
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1987 •  PAPER  • 234 PAGES • FAVORITE
Orwell's portrait of the Barcelona uprising and the spirit of a city at war is a classic, an observant and heartfelt report from the streets. In part, this book is the simply told story of a wide-eyed soldier caught up in revolutionary fervor and the allure of Spain. (SPN03, $14.00)		   Homage to Catalonia
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
Northeast Spain Map, Aragon Cataluna, Andorra  •  Michelin
MAP
A travel map of northeastern Spain at a scale 1:400,000. With good topographic detail, it covers from Pamplona to the eastern Mediterranean Coast and south to Valencia. One Side. 40x58 inches. (SPN112, $12.95)		   Northeast Spain Map, Aragon Cataluna, Andorra



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