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THE LAKE OF THE SKY LAKE TAHOE IN THE HIGH SIERRAS OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA ... George Wharton James 1928 revised edition
By James, George Wharton
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Pasadena, 1922, new revised edition. 351 pp, many photos. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos, including large folding panoramic photo of Tahoe basin. Large folding map of Lake Tahoe and its surroundings. George Wharton James was a prolific booster of California through his many books on the beauties of the state published in the first decades of the 20th century.
Early history on Lake Tahoe. Its history, Indians, discovery by Fremont, legendary lore, various namings, physical characteristics, glacial phenomena, geology, single outlet, automobile routes, historic towns, early mining excitements, steamer ride, mineral springs, mountain and lake resorts, trail and camping out trips, summer residences, fishing, hunting, flowers, birds, animals, trees and chapparal, with a full account of the Tahoe National Forest, the public use of the water of Lake Tahoe and much other interesting matter.
He was a part of the circle of writers that formed in Carmel following the San Francisco earthquake of 1906; including Jack London, George Sterling, Mary Austin, et al. Hardcover, No DJ, nicely gold decorated illustration on cover, corners and rear cover bumped, Near Fine.
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