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

BY GEORGE WHARTON JAMES

Author of

"Arizona, the Wonderland," "California, Romantic and Beautiful," "New Mexico, the Land of the Delight Makers," "Utah, the Land of Blossoming Valleys," "Quit Your Worrying," "Living the Radiant Life," etc.

With a map, and sixty-five plates, including a folding panorama View

L. C. PAGE & COMPANY BOSTON PUBLISHERS

Copyright, 1915, BY EDITH E. FARNSWORTH

All Rights Reserved

TO

ROBERT M. WATSON

(To his friends "Bob")

Fearless Explorer, Expert Mountaineer,

Peerless Guide, Truthful Fisherman,

Humane Hunter, Delightful Raconteur,

True-hearted Gentleman,

Generous Communicator

of a large and varied Knowledge,

Brother to Man

and Beast and Devoted

Friend,

AND TO ANOTHER,

though younger brother of

the same craft

RICHARD MICHAELIS

These Pages are Cordially Dedicated

with the Author's High Esteem

and Affectionate Regards.

"Bob" Watson, Tahoe guide, at home, with his dog Skookum John

"Bob" Watson, Tahoe guide, at home, with his dog Skookum John