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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

Title: 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 / With a foreword by Noel Porter.
Author: James, George Wharton, 1858-1923.
Publication: Chicago : C.T. Powner Co., 1956.

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414 pages : illustrations; 22 cm

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56007144

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ocm03420523

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