| A Short History of Lake Tahoe Contributor(s): Makley, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874178509 ISBN-13: 9780874178500 Publisher: University of Nevada Press OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - History | Historical Geography - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Lakes, Ponds & Swamps |
| Dewey: 979.438 |
| LCCN: 2011013725 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.07" W x 8.06" (0.64 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - California - Geographic Orientation - Nevada |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |