America B.C.A fascinating letter I received from a Shoshone Indian who had been traveling in the Basque country of Spain tells of his recognition of Shoshone words over there, including his own name, whose Shoshone meaning proved to match the meaning attached to a similar word by the modern Basques. Unfortunately I mislaid this interesting letter. If the Shoshone scholar who wrote to me should chance to see these words I hope he will forgive me and contact me again. The modern Basque settlers of Idaho may perhaps bring forth a linguist to investigate matters raised in this chapter. [p 173]
by Barry Fell
(1976)
find it in a nearby library
I met Barry Fell 30 some years ago at a conference. Interesting guy, I can’t say I buy into all his theories. Some of his Ogam translations seem to be wishful thinking. However the one thing I do agree with is “classical history education” sells ancient short when it comes to their ability to do things like travel! You don’t need Martians to explain what ancient people did. You just have to imagine that Man is very clever even if he’s carrying a stone tipped spear.
And I have both his books!
I think he’s been dead for quite awhile.