His book The Basque hotel was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in fiction, and his novella A cup of tea in Pamplona led to his being awarded El Tambor de oro (The Golden Drum), one of Spain's most prestigious literary honours, in 1986. Since 1954, Laxalt has served in a number of positions at the University of Nevada, most recently as the first occupant of the Distinguished Nevada Author Chair..
- ISBN10 0874170354
- ISBN13 9780874170351
- Publish Date 1 June 1972
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Nevada Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 146
- Language English