Publisher's Synopsis
Basque Legends is a book written by Wentworth Webster, a British author and linguist who lived in the 19th century. The book is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Basque Country, a region located in the Pyrenees Mountains between Spain and France. The Basque people have a rich and unique culture, and their legends reflect their beliefs, customs, and way of life. The book includes tales of witches, giants, dragons, and other mythical creatures, as well as stories of love, betrayal, and heroism. The legends are presented in their original form, with translations and annotations by the author to help readers understand their context and meaning. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Basque people and their storytelling traditions.1879. A collection of Basque tales and legends collected by Webster. Contents: Legends of the Tartaro; The Heren-Suge-The Seven-Headed Serpent; Animal Tales; Basa-Jaun, Basa-Andre, and Laminak; Witchcraft and Sorcery;Contes Des Fees; and Religious Tales. Also included, is M. Julien Vinson's Essay on the Basque Language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
