This Is Lake Tahoe
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A Short History Of Lake Tahoe
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Author : Michael J. Makley
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2011-10-13
A Short History Of Lake Tahoe written by Michael J. Makley and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-13 with History categories.
Lake Tahoe is one of the scenic wonders of the American West, a sapphire jewel that attracts millions of visitors each year. But the lake drew Native Americans to its summer shores for millennia, as well as more recent fortune hunters, scientists, and others. A Short History of Lake Tahoe recounts the long, fascinating history of Lake Tahoe. Author Michael J. Makley examines the geology and natural history of the lake and introduces the people who shaped its history, including the Washoe Indians and such colorful characters as Mark Twain and legendary teamster Hank Monk, and later figures like entertainer Frank Sinatra and Olympic skier Julia Mancuso. He also covers the development of the lake's surrounding valley, including the impacts of mining, logging, and tourism, and the economic, political, and social controversies regarding the use and misuse of the lake's resources. Generously illustrated with historic photographs, this book is an engaging introduction to one of the most magnificent sites in the world. It also illuminates the challenges of protecting natural beauty and a fragile environment while preserving public access and a viable economy in the surrounding communities.
Your Lake Tahoe
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Author : Lake Tahoe Area Council
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965*
Your Lake Tahoe written by Lake Tahoe Area Council and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965* with categories.
Historic Photos Of Lake Tahoe
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2008-07-01
Historic Photos Of Lake Tahoe written by and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-01 with History categories.
"I thought it must be the fairest picture the whole earth affords,” wrote Mark Twain of Lake Tahoe. Countless other visitors have agreed, and since the turn of the century the lake’s clear, pure waters and breathtaking natural surroundings have made it a national treasure and an international vacation destination. As one of the deepest and largest of alpine lakes in the United States and the world, Lake Tahoe is said to be one of the most photographed spots on earth. In the clarity and vivid detail of black-and-white photography, Historic Photos of Lake Tahoe showcases nearly 200 images and two centuries of the lake and its surroundings, along with the people, places, and events that have shaped its unique history. Journey with researcher and writer Ellen Drewes as she visits the remarkable past of this scintillating American hideaway.
Lake Of The Sky
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Author : George Wharton James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Lake Of The Sky written by George Wharton James and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Tahoe National Forest (Calif.) categories.
The Lake Of The Sky Lake Tahoe
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Author : George Wharton James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
The Lake Of The Sky Lake Tahoe written by George Wharton James and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with California categories.
Lake Tahoe
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Author : Sara Larson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Lake Tahoe written by Sara Larson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Lake Tahoe has hosted a variety of visitors and residents through the years, from the early days of Washoe settlements, to rough logging camps, to today's extravagant resorts. When early settlers arrived after John C. Fremont's 1844 expedition, they would come by train to Truckee and then by wagon or narrow-gauge rail to Tahoe City. Over time, majestic resorts began to dot the lakeshore, such as the Tahoe Tavern, which included a ski hill, golf course, stables, movie theater, and bowling alley. Summer residents often extended their stays, until many lived here year-round. The lake gained fame during the 1960 Winter Olympics, and fast growth followed in these sleepy mountain towns.
Stopping Time
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Author : Peter Goin
language : en
Publisher: UNM Press
Release Date : 1992
Stopping Time written by Peter Goin and has been published by UNM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Architecture categories.
Photographs representing a visual document of the evolving landscape within the Tahoe Basin. Lake Tahoe attracted tourists in droves in the late nineteenth century, but the logging industry wrought extensive damage to the land. Now, as second-growth forests are maturing, new problems challenge the Tahoe basin's identity. Well known for the clarity of its deep water, the lake is now threatened by urban sewage and motor boat traffic. The fish population has yet to return.
Lake Tahoe
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Author : Peter Goin
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Lake Tahoe written by Peter Goin and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
Lake Tahoe's legendary scenic beauty is witnessed annually by millions of visitors. While the lake's first sighting (in 1843) by a nonnative was made from a mountain peak, the lake's maritime history began a scant seven years later. Although most of the early steamers were designed for industrial use, the sight of a boat venturing out into the vast, deep blue expanse of Lake Tahoe attracted the attention of residents and visitors alike. After the inevitable decline of extractive industries, tourism became the main economic engine in Lake Tahoe. The steamer era and the evolution of wooden-boat racing are celebrated today by the romantic races of the two paddle wheelers and the annual Concours d'Elegance boat show.
Saving Lake Tahoe
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Author : Michael J. Makley
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2014-03-14
Saving Lake Tahoe written by Michael J. Makley and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-14 with Nature categories.
The history of Lake Tahoe begins with the Washoe Indians who resided on its shores for thousands of years, with minimal impact on the landscape. The relatively brief American history at Lake Tahoe began in the mid-nineteenth century. Though awestruck by its beauty, the new arrivals were also intent on harvesting its abundant resources. In a mere half century, the basin’s forests and fisheries were destroyed, the lake’s pristine clarity dramatically reduced. Left alone, nature healed itself, and by the 1960s mature forests once again surrounded the lake and its water clarity improved, with visibility more than one hundred feet deep. However, Tahoe’s wonders brought a new kind of threat: millions of annual visitors and incessant development, including ski resorts and casinos. Saving Lake Tahoe looks at the interaction through the years between human activities and Tahoe’s natural ecosystems. It is a dramatic story of ecological disasters and near misses, political successes and failures. Utilizing primary sources and interviews with key figures, Makley provides a meticulously researched account of the battles surrounding the management of the Tahoe basin. Makley takes the story up to the present, describing the formation and evolution of a new type of governing body, the bistate Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and groundbreaking efforts to utilize science in establishing policy. He depicts the passionate fights between those who seek to preserve the environment and advocates of individual property rights. Although Tahoe remains unique in its splendor, readers will understand why, with continued pressure for development, reversing environmental deterioration and improving the lake water’s clarity remain elusive goals.
Paris Goes To Lake Tahoe
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Author : Paris Morris
language : en
Publisher: New Year Publishing
Release Date : 2009-06
Paris Goes To Lake Tahoe written by Paris Morris and has been published by New Year Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06 with Self-Help categories.
Paris takes a trip to Lake Tahoe with her family.