Project Gutenberg 2004-08-13 Public domain in the USA. 535 James, George Wharton 1858 1923 James, G. Wharton (George Wharton) The Lake of the Sky 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 Produced by Ronald Holder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Lake of the Sky" by George Wharton James is an extensive natural history and travel guide focused on Lake Tahoe, written in the early 20th century. It explores the lake's physical characteristics, historical significance, legendary lore, and the surrounding natural landscape. The book celebrates the unique beauty of the region and offers insights into its geology, ecology, and the experiences of travelers, particularly highlighting the allure of Lake Tahoe for visitors and outdoor enthusiasts. The opening of the book introduces readers to the awe-inspiring Lake Tahoe and sets the stage for a detailed description of its features, describing how the lake appears to mirror the sky with its vibrant colors and depths. James recounts the history of the lake's discovery by John C. Frémont, touches upon the various names it has held, and illustrates its dramatic scenery and recreational opportunities. He passionately emphasizes the lake's blend of beauty, outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and winter sports, and the rich history underlying the region, including the Native American presence. The text also hints at the author's deep personal connection to the area, suggesting a compelling narrative that intertwines nature with human experience as the book unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Washoe Indians Tahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.) Tahoe National Forest (Calif.) F850.5 Text Native America Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 897572 2025-06-06T03:58:55.624502 text/html 875078 2020-12-18T00:56:56 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 6277686 2020-12-18T00:56:57 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 6244707 2025-06-06T03:59:25.420370 application/epub+zip 6160839 2025-06-06T03:59:00.097450 application/epub+zip 412104 2025-06-06T03:58:57.199490 application/epub+zip 6501148 2025-06-06T03:59:44.663761 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6377602 2025-06-06T03:59:16.311380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 600629 2022-09-07T00:36:44.074260 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 775185 2025-06-06T03:58:52.640539 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 775548 2020-12-18T00:56:56 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 296726 2020-12-18T00:56:57 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 775557 2020-12-18T00:56:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 296613 2020-12-18T00:56:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21942 2025-06-06T03:59:45.126748 application/rdf+xml 11216 2025-06-06T03:58:57.833466 image/jpeg 2990 2025-06-06T03:58:57.508474 image/jpeg 6358727 2025-06-06T03:58:56.212501 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia