Author: Richard Gordon Miller
Publisher:
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Category : Fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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Author: Scott Lankford
Publisher: Heyday Books
ISBN: 9781597141390
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Lake Tahoe transformed America, and not just once but many times over--from the earliest Ice Age civilizations to the mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe. It even played a hidden role in the American conquest of California, the launch of the Republican Party, and the birth of John Steinbeck's first novel. Along the way, Lake Tahoe found the time to invent the ski industry, spark the sexual revolution, and win countless Academy Awards. Tahoe beneath the Surface brings this hidden history of America's largest mountain lake to life through the stories of its most celebrated residents and visitors over the last ten thousand years. It mixes local Washoe Indian legends with tales of murderous Mafia dons, and Rat Pack tunes with Steinbeck novels. It establishes Tahoe as one of America's literary hot spots by tracing the steps of more than a dozen authors including Bertrand Russell, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Michael Ondaatje. Tahoe beneath the Surface reveals how the lake transformed the lives of conservationists like John Muir, humorists like Mark Twain, and Hollywood icons like Frank Sinatra. It even touches upon some of the darker aspects of American history, including anti-Chinese racism and the Kennedy assassination. Despite the impact Lake Tahoe has had on America, environmental threats loom large, and Tahoe Blue--a term that Lankford uses to encompass the whole range of life, beauty, and meaning the lake represents--grows increasingly vulnerable. In Tahoe beneath the Surface, human history and natural history combine in a most engaging way, one that will both inform and inspire all who would keep Tahoe blue.

Author: Peter Goin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780826359360
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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Preserving this rich history through an extensive collection of archival images, Peter Goin presents a photographic history of the Tahoe Basin over a hundred-year period in The Nature of Lake Tahoe.

Author: Michael J. Makley
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
ISBN: 0874178665
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261

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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.

Author: DAVID C. ANTONUCCI
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781625451200
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Unlock the secrets of Lake Tahoe's fascinating geological history in this immersive exploration. From the mighty Sierra Nevada's birth pangs to the crystal-clear waters that cradle it today, delve into the millennia-long saga of the lake's formation. We unveil the dramatic forces that sculpted this iconic landscape, weaving together tectonic upheavals, glacial advances, and volcanic eruptions that created Lake Tahoe and its surroundings. As you traverse the region's ancient granite peaks and azure depths, you'll uncover the profound influence of geological processes on the environment and human history. Readers will learn about the many prominent points of geologic interest and discover their location and creation processes. Author David C. Antonucci's expertise bridges the gap between complex academic insight and plain language explanations, making Geology of the Lake Tahoe Basin a must-read for scientists, nature enthusiasts, visitors, and curious minds alike. Whether you're a seasoned geology enthusiast or simply a lover of breathtaking landscapes, this book offers a rare opportunity to witness the Earth's tumultuous past through the lens of one of its most awe-inspiring natural wonders.

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.)
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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Author: Richard Gordon Miller
Publisher:
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Category : Fishes
Languages : en
Pages : 350

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Author: Ann M. Wolfe
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0847846628
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 469

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Catalog of an exhibition held at Nevada Museum of Art, August 22, 2015-January 10, 2016.

Author: Camp Agassiz, Tallac, Calif
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tahoe, Lake, Region (Calif. and Nev.)
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Author: Tracy Irwin Storer
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 412

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The magnificent and much-loved Sierra Nevada, called the "Range of Light" by John Muir, is the dominant feature on the California landscape. First published forty years ago, this handbook has become an enduring natural history classic, used by thousands to learn more about virtually every aspect of this spectacular mountain range--from its superb flora and fauna to its rugged topography. Comprehensive yet concise and portable, the book describes hundreds of species: trees and shrubs, flowering plants and ferns, fungi and lichens, insects and fish, amphibians and reptiles, and birds and mammals. Now completely updated and revised, it will continue to be the essential guide to the Sierra Nevada for a new generation of hikers, campers, tourists, naturalists, students, and teachers--everyone who wants to know more about this unique and beautiful mountain range. * Describes more than 750 of the species most likely to be encountered with more than 500 new color photographs and 218 detailed black-and-white drawings * Includes engaging and accessible introductory sections on Sierra Nevada topography, climate, geological history, and human history * The compact, updated species accounts make identification easy, provide informative remarks on ecology and life history, and note which species are threatened or endangered