(#166466) The lake of the sky Lake Tahoe in the high Sierras of California and Nevada 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. By George Wharton James. GEORGE WHARTON JAMES.
The lake of the sky Lake Tahoe in the high Sierras of California and Nevada 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. By George Wharton James ...

The lake of the sky Lake Tahoe in the high Sierras of California and Nevada 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. By George Wharton James. Pasadena, Calif. George Wharton James, 1915. 20.5x13.5 cm, pp. [1-2: blank] [i-vi] vii-xiii [xiv-xviii] [1] 2-395 [396: blank], illustrations from photographs on inserted plates, including a folded "Panorama from South End Fallen Leaf Lake," and a folded map, original pictorial dark green cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gray, white and gold, top edge gilt. First edition. James "covered Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area with characteristic thoroughness and enthusiasm; he illustrated the text with usual plethora of photographic plates. Of special interest to the history-oriented readers are the detailed descriptions and excellent photographs of the resorts and special facilities at Lake Tahoe, many of which no longer exist" (Roger Keith Larson, Controversial James: An Essay on the Life and Work of George Wharton James [San Francisco: The Book Club of California, 1991], p. 51). The important, large folded map is titled "Lake Tahoe and its Surroundings. (Especially drawn for the readers of) the Lake of the Sky -- Lake Tahoe by George Wharton James. Pasadena, Cal. 1915." The map locates roads, auto roads, trails and railroads, as well as towns, resorts and campgrounds in the region. A fine copy. (#166466).

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