Description

A sweeping portrait of Lake Tahoe unfolds, inviting listeners to wander the crystal‑blue waters and surrounding Sierran peaks. The narrator sketches the lake’s geological birth, the lingering glaciers, and the single outlet that tames its vast basin, while also honoring the Washoe and other native peoples who first named its clear depths. Interwoven with stories of early explorers, from Frémont’s daring surveys to the colorful legends that grew on the shoreline, the opening chapters set a tone of wonder and respect.

Beyond history, the book becomes a guide to the lake’s many lives: glittering mineral springs, bustling resort towns, and the rugged trails that lure hikers and campers. Detailed accounts of fish‑catching on steamer rides, hunting in pine‑filled valleys, and spotting rare birds and wildflowers bring the landscape to vivid life. Richly illustrated maps and dozens of plates enhance the experience, making the listener feel as if they are strolling the shore, hearing the wind over the water, and discovering why Tahoe remains a timeless sanctuary.

Details

Full title

The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, 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 Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, 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 Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter

Language

Duration

~12 hours (739K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Ronald Holder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2004-08-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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