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, (14771173353)

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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 (l) with a full account of the Tahoe national forest, the public use of the water of lake Tahoe and much other interesting matter
Year: 1915 (1910s)
Authors: James, George Wharton, 1858-1923
Subjects: Washoe Indians
Publisher: Pasadena, Calif., G.W. James
Contributing Library: Peninsula Library System
Digitizing Sponsor: Internet Archive



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evenhistory has recorded a half of the times it happened. Soon, almost hidden in the dense foliage of the tree-lined slopes, we pass Esmeralda Fall, whose waters dash infoam over 60 feet, to unite with the river far beneath. As we near Pacific House, 4^4 miles further on, we cometo where the new road diverges a little from the old one.It used to descend to the river, but wTe preserve a fairly even,grade, solidly built, wide and well kept. Pacific House to Placerville, i$y2 Miles. Then for amile or so the road hangs over the yawning chasm of theriver. It is wide and in fine condition so we dash alongto where, on the up trip, the first glimpse is gained of theCrystal Range, its two chief peaks, Pyramid and Agassiz,dominating the landscape from this side as they do fromDesolation Valley on the eastern side of the range. In nine more miles Camino is reached, through clustersof pines, with perfectly level stretches for speeding and —dreaming. Ones mind unconsciously goes back to the old
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