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Delve into the enigmatic world of Europe's most ancient people, the Basques. With origins shrouded in mystery and a language unrelated to any other, this small yet remarkable group hails from the rugged borderlands of Spain and France. Despite their modest numbers, the Basques have left an indelible mark on global history.
Kurlansky's masterful narrative weaves together the seemingly contradictory nature of Basque culture. On one hand, they fiercely protect their unique language and traditions. On the other, they've been at the forefront of world-changing endeavours, from pioneering whaling and cod fishing to spearheading exploration in the Americas and Asia. These intrepid souls were among the earliest capitalists and later became the driving force behind Southern Europe's industrial revolution.
Drawing upon his acclaimed work on Cod, Kurlansky crafts a rich tapestry of human tales, economic insights, political intrigue, literary gems, and culinary delights. The result is a captivating portrait of a people whose influence far outweighs their modest size and remote origins. Prepare to be enthralled by this meticulously researched and brilliantly told saga of the Basque people.
Book ISBN: | 9780099284130 |
Book Weight: | 346g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’