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Author:
Mallea-Olaetxe, J. (Joxe), 1941-
Title:
Speaking through the aspens : Basque tree carvings in California and Nevada / J. Mallea-Olaetxe.
Publisher:
University of Nevada Press,
Copyright Date:
c2000
Description:
xiv, 237 p. : ill., 1 map ; 29 cm.
Subject:
Basque Americans--California--Social life and customs.
Basque Americans--Nevada--Social life and customs.
Shepherds--California--Social life and customs.
Shepherds--Nevada--Social life and customs.
Art, Basque--California.
Art, Basque--Nevada.
Wood-carving--California.
Wood-carving--Nevada.
Names carved on trees.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-222) and index.
Contents:
A forest of names : Peavine Mountain and Copper Basin -- Culture in the carvings : Euskara, homeland, politics, and English -- Sheepherding according to the sheepherders -- Life without women -- Artists, sheep camps, and bread ovens -- Conclusions.
Series:
The Basque series
ISBN:
9780874173581 (hardcover)
0874173582 (hardcover)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)43598917
LCCN:
00008553
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)

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