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 ccamping out trips, summer residences, fishing, hunting, flowers, birds, animals, trees and chapparal [l] with a full account of the of the Tahoe national fores, the public use of the water of lake Tahoe and much other interesting matter
James, George Wharton, 1858-1923