Written by author Wentworth Webster in 1879, Basque Legends introduces the reader to the many facets of, not only the uniqueness of the Basque language and their story telling traditions, but of a proud people; an autonomous community having no formal recognition as an independent country. This collection of "Legends" are in fact no more than summaries in their most skeletal narrative form. This is partially due to the rigors of providing precise translations of one of histories most difficult languages, but more importantly, because of its special nature requiring a cultural oral presentation; where gifted narrators are able to evolve, enhance, embellish, and enrich each telling, making it relevant to current religious and social circumstances, but also in the passing it on to that next generation