Etxe Roxenia

Michelle Petitte

ISBN 10: 1949805158 / ISBN 13: 9781949805154

Published by Center For Basque Studies Press Jan 2019, 2019

About this Item

Neuware - The life story of Arroxa Caminoa Bidegain, a young Basque girl born in 1864. She grew up in the enclave of Bosate, Spain; her father was the town miller. A serious childhood injury set Arroxa's life on an unexpected path, one that would require strength of heart and spirit. The story is told against the backdrop of the beautiful Pyrenean mountains, the humble sheep herding community of Bozarte, and the rich cultural traditions of the Basque people.

Seller Inventory # 9781949805154

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Etxe Roxenia
• Publisher: Center For Basque Studies Press Jan 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1949805158
• ISBN 13: 9781949805154
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 165W x 114H x 7D millimeters 165 millimeters width by 114 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 91 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Etxe Roxenia – House of Roses – is the true story of Arroxa Caminoa Bidegain. Born in 1864, she grew up in the enclave of Bozarte, Spain where her father was the town miller. A serious childhood injury set young Arroxa's life on an unexpected path, one that would require strength of heart and spirit. This remarkable book evokes her rich life against the backdrop of the beautiful Pyrenees and the rich cultural traditions of a Basque sheep herding community.

About the Author

Michelle Petitte grew up in southern California where she attended Basque picnics and listened to a lifetime of stories told by her Amatxi Lina. During a visit to the Pays Basque as a young girl, Michelle felt the pull of the culture and its people. Now she is writing Lina's stories, combining her memories, her mother's notes, interviews with family and friends, and research on Basque culture and history. The stories begin here, with Arroxa, Michelle's great grandmother.