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More Than Sheepherders: The American Basques of Elko County, Nevada

More Than Sheepherders: The American Basques of Elko County, Nevada

Mallea-Olaetxe, Joxe K.
Lopategui, Jess

Paperback

Series: Basque

AnthropologyGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesRegional: West

Publisher Price: $24.95

ISBN10: 164779191X
ISBN13: 9781647791919
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Published: Apr 15 2025
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.80
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.40
Language: English
In the remote community of Elko, Nevada, the Altube brothers and the Garats started fabled ranches in the early 1870s. These hardy citizens created the foundation of a community that still exists today, rooted in the traditions and cultures of American Basque families.

Joxe K. Mallea-Olaetxe presents a modern study focused on the post-1970s, when the retired Basque sheepherders and their families became the dominant Americanized minority in the area. During this time, the Fourth of July National Basque Festival began to attract thousands of visitors from as far away as Europe to the small Nevada community and brought to light the vibrant customs of these Nevadans.

This book explores the American Basques' present-day place in the West, bolstered by the collaborative efforts of four contributors, including two women--all who have been residents of Elko. The writers offer firsthand knowledge of their heritage through numerous vignettes, and these deeply personal perspectives will entice readers into Mallea-Olaetxe's singular and entertaining historical account.

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