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

by George Wharton James

[INTRODUCTION]

[CHAPTER I] Why "the Lake of the Sky"?

[CHAPTER II] Frémont and the Discovery of Lake Tahoe

[CHAPTER III] The Indians of Lake Tahoe

[CHAPTER IV] Indian Legends of the Tahoe Region

[CHAPTER V] The Various Names of Lake Tahoe

[CHAPTER VI] John Le Conte's Physical Studies of Lake Tahoe

[CHAPTER VII] How Lake Tahoe Was Formed

[CHAPTER VIII] The Glacial History of Lake Tahoe

[CHAPTER IX] The Lesser Lakes of the Tahoe Region and How They Were Formed