{"product_id":"more-than-sheepherders","title":"More Than Sheepherders","description":"In the remote community of Elko, Nevada, the Altube brothers and the Grants 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.","brand":"University of Nevada Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249283191128,"sku":"9781647791919","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781647791919_c2a626c6-eeae-4834-9a20-963ebee752a1.jpg?v=1778638520","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/more-than-sheepherders","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}