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Title: 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
Year: 1915 (1910s)
Authors: James, George Wharton, 1858-1923
Subjects: Washo Indians Tahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.) Tahoe, Lake, Region (Calif. and Nev.)
Publisher: Pasadena, Calif. : G. W. James

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AUTO.MU1JI1J-: ROAD AK()LM> CA\ K Ki H K, I.AKIC TAIIOE FALLEN LEAF LAKE AND ITS RESORTS 249 unaccompanied, or with their families, the best of care, andthe former are especially invited to come and test the home-like qualities of the place. The water supply of Cathedral Park is gained from itsown springs, on the mountain side above the resort. It ispiped down to every tent or cottage and the supply is super-abundant. Fish are caught almost daily on the landing infront of the hotel. Fallen Leaf is an ideal spot for row-ing, canoeing, and launch rides, and the hotel owns its ownlaunch in which parties are regularly taken around the lake.During the summer season bathing is as delightful hereas in any of the seaside resorts of the Atlantic and Pacific,and almost every one takes a plunge daily. A camp-fire is built every night, where singing, story-telling, and open air amusements of an impromptu natureare indulged in to ones hearts content, though visitors areall expected to remember

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