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
By George Wharton James
Author of
“Arizona, the Wonderland,” “California, Romantic and Beautiful,” “New Mexico, the Land of the Delight Makers,” “Utah, the Land of Blossoming Valleys,” “Quit Your Worrying,” “Living the Radiant Life,” etc.
With a map, and sixty-five plates, including a folding panorama View
L.C. PAGE & COMPANY BOSTON PUBLISHERS
Copyright, 1915, BY EDITH E. FARNSWORTH
TO
ROBERT M. WATSON
(To his friends “Bob”)
Fearless Explorer, Expert Mountaineer,
Peerless Guide, Truthful Fisherman,
Humane Hunter, Delightful Raconteur,
True-hearted Gentleman,
Generous Communicator
of a large and varied Knowledge,
Brother to Man
and Beast and Devoted
Friend,
AND TO ANOTHER,
though younger brother of
the same craft
RICHARD MICHAELIS
These Pages are Cordially Dedicated
with the Author’s High Esteem
and Affectionate Regards.