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Autobiography of a California Entrepreneur
By Jack Kirby
Kirby, one of the creators and founders of the Tahoe Donner subdivision in
Truckee, talks about the many hats he has worn during his experiences as a
California businessman. ((Beech River Books, $28.00)
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Lake
Tahoe
: A Photo Essay
By Larry
Prosor
Larry
Prosor's book has long been a favorite and is one of our all-time
bestselling
Lake
Tahoe
coffee table books. Larry Prosor is the "original" color
photo chronicler of Tahoe's multifaceted beauty. If it isn't in your Tahoe
memorabilia collection, your collection isn't yet complete. (Reno-Tahoe
Specialty publisher, $29.99)
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Visions
of Lake Tahoe
Photography
by Jon Paul, Essay
by Ben Bova
Jon
Paul's first book, Visions of Lake Tahoe,
is a compilation of images
taken within the Lake
Tahoe
Basin
and immediately surroundings. This coffee table book, a perfect gift
for the visitor or companion for your cabin, is a collection of natural
photographs that are both incredible and real. It is a display of
iconic images of the region, as well as intimate details of less visited
locales. Japanese cloth-bound with gold foil stamping on spine, this
book is a must for your collection of Tahoe-related library. (The
John
Paul
Gallery,
$59.95)
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Echo Lake Reflections
By
Peter Caldwell
Spanning three generations at Echo Lake, this collection of images
illustrate the timeless beauty of a unique location. Seen through the eyes
if a lifelong resident drawing upon a wealth of Echo yore, Echo Lake,
shown here in black-and-white and color photographs has remained
remarkably unchanged over the years. (Taote Publishing, $29.95)
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Creative
Authenticity: 16 Principles to Clarify and Deepen
Your Artistic Vision
By Ian Roberts
Brand new from local artist Ian Roberts, Creating Authenticity offers
an invaluable approach to honoring your individual artistic voice.
The sixteen
principles outlined here will help you move beyond the fears, “shoulds”,
and confusion around creative expression. The perfect
handbook to inspire and unlock the creative spark in everyone!
(Atelier Saint-Luc Press, $14.95)
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The Chinese
Must
Go: the
Anti-Chinese
Boycott,
Truckee
CA
1886
By Wallace (“Cowboy Wally”) R. Hagaman,
with Steve Cottrell
Just
published, from the
Nevada
City
author of Temples of
Nevada City
and The
Chinese
Cemetery
at Nevada
City
, The Chinese Must Go
covers the
shameful anti-Chinese movement following the Gold Rush in
California
in
general, and in
Truckee
in particular. This
book provides an important
contribution
tothe study of regional history during one of its darkest
periods.
(The Cowboy Press, $12.95)
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The Divorce Seekers: A Photo Memoir of a Nevada Dude Wrangler
By
William & Sandra McGee
This is a fascinating slice of life from the early days of Reno-Tahoe
history.
Montana
cowboy
Bill McGee hired on as a hunting guide at
Lake
Tahoe
after arriving in
Reno
nearly
penniless. Chronicles that period and his work at the Flying M E wrangling
dudes, an exclusive ranch catering to the rich and those looking to take
advantage of Nevada¹s six-week divorce. (BMC Publications, $49.95)
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Mountain
Biking, Hiking, & Cross-Country Skiing
Topographic Map
Not only does this map present a great layout of all the great hikes
around - Donner, Boca, North AND South Lake Tahoe - but it also rates each
trail by aerobic and technical difficulty. It quickly shows you the best
time of year to hike each trail, gives the distance and the average time
it takes to complete the grand tracks, and even delineates where horses
and bikes can and cannot go. (Adventure Maps, $8.95)
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Tahoe in Black and White
By Jim Hildinger
Hildinger has been a lifelong resident of Tahoe. Photography has
always been a part of his life, and his passion shows in this newest
chronicle of the beauty of
Lake Tahoe
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Each photograph is accompanied by annotation, and the black-and-white
photography is amongst the best I have ever seen. This is a great
accompaniment to any Tahoe book collection. (Tahoe Pots &
Prints, $24.95)
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Jessie¹s Footsteps
By Katherine Burke Graziano
Subtitled "the story of my great-grandmother", this
account of a woman¹s experiences in Truckee/Coburn Station was the
realization of Jessie Calloway Hale¹s dream of telling the story of her
life. It was written by her great-granddaughter using Jessie¹s papers,
family stories, historical documents, letters, lists, memoirs, and maps.
(Western Trails Research Assn., $14.95)
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Plumas
County
By
Jim Young
This comprehensive history by Feather River College professor Jim Young is
a richly detailed look into the past of Plumas County. From the Maidu
people to the establishment of our modern communities,
Plumas
County
is
a fun, interesting voyage into the past. (Arcadia Publishing, $24.99)
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Quincy
By Scott Lawson
Scott
Lawson, the Director of the Plumas
County
Museum
,
has compiled a fascinating pictorial history of the community of Quincy
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Using photographs from the extensive collection of the museum, each with
detailed identifying captions, this volume is an excellent and interesting
look into the past of Quincy
.
(Arcadia Publishing, $19.99)
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Feather
River Country Adventure Trails
By Tom DeMund
This is the 3rd edition of this fantastic regional trail guide. With
accurate descriptions of 101 fun day hikes, full-color maps, camping and
lodging info and lots of fun-to-know history, this is a must-have guide to
the Feather River Country. (Know deFeet, $19.95)
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Trails
of the Feather River
Region
By Scott Lawson
This comprehensive guide covers over 200 trails with spot-on accuracy and
is supported by detailed maps, trail ratings, and descriptions of the
micro-regions of the area. (Self-published,
$19.99)
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Hearts of Light: Impressions of Lake
Tahoe
By Linde Christiana
Ravize and John Thomas Ravize
This spectacular celebration of
Lake Tahoe contains verse and photographs to express a compelling case for
stewardship of this natural treasure. This is without a doubt one of
the finer books of Lake Tahoe photography you could place on your
bookshelf. .
Jon Paul's eye for capturing nuances of the dramatic within a wide
panorama sets him apart. Noted author and President Emeritus of the
National Space Society Ben Bova writes an introductory essay for why
visions of Tahoe are cause for broader conservation concerns.
($90.00)
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Hiking
in the Sierra Nevada
By John Mock & Kimberly
O'Neil
This comprehensive guide to the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sequoia, Kings
Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks features the best day hikes, weekend
backpacks, and long-distance treks. (Lonely Planet, $17.99)
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The
Tahoe Rim Trail Guide
By Tim
Hauserman
The
Tahoe Rim Trail, a spectacular 165-mile loop winding completely around Lake
Tahoe, officially opened in September of 2001 after 17 years and countless
hours of labor. This definitive
guide tells all about weather, when to go, flora and fauna, how to enjoy
the trail with kids, and much more. (Wilderness Press, $15.95/$14.26.
Also in a limited edition format which includes two prints, $125.00)
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A Bark in the Park:
The 40 Best
Places to Hike With Your Dog in the Reno/Lake Tahoe Region
By Sherrill Steele-Carlin,
Drawings by Andrew Chesworth
This handy
guide for dog lovers ranks the top 40 places to hike with your pooch. Also
included are skiing with your dog, creating a canine first aid hiking kit,
outfitting Rover for a hike, low-impact hiking with your dog, and
more. (Cruden Bay Books, $12.95
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Outdoor
Family Guide to Lake Tahoe, 2nd edition
By Lisa Gollin Evans
This great guide for parents and
families covers a lot of detail not found in other guide books. It
includes comprehensive information on camping, boating, swimming, hiking,
mountain biking, wildlife, geology, plants, and more. (The Mountaineers
Books, $16.95)
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Downhill Slide
By Hal Clifford
This impassioned expose by journalist Clifford reveals
how large corporations are gaining control of America's most popular
winter sport, and how, in their quest for the almighty dollar, they are
creating urban problems in the fragile natural and social environments of
mountain communities. Mandatory reading for anyone who cares about
America's alpine communities. (Sierra Club Books, $15.95/$14.36)
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Tahoe Rim Trail Map
This great fold-out map of the Tahoe Rim Trail
includes mountain biking sections, GPS waypoints, and water sources as
well as elevations, hikes, and other points of interest. A must have item for Tahoe Rim Trail hikers.
(Take It Outdoors, $9.95)
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Traditional Lead Climbing: Surviving the
Learning Years
By Heidi Pesterfield
Local author Pesterfield, who works
for Alpine Skills International on Donner Summit, has produced this new
guide to lead climbing. (Wilderness Press, $17.95)
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Tahoe Rim Trail:
Exploring the Jewel
By Mark Vollmer
Photographs by Mark Vollmer & Scott Shady
This coffee
table book, available in both limited edition and plain hardcover,
details the beauty and hard work that went into the creation of the
Rim Trail.
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Donner Summit
: A Brief History
By Margie Powell.
From ancient petroglyphs to the building of the transcontinental railroad,
this new history of the summit area provides an overview and a welcome
addition to local history resources. (Margie Powell, $15.00)
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Embracing Scenes (About Lakes Tahoe & Donner: Painters,
Illustrators, & Sketch Artists 1855-1915)
By Barbara Lekisch
Lekisch has compiled biographical material on 150 artists who
capture images of Tahoe and Donner. This is a great volume for collectors looking for more
information about an artist. Not illustrated. (Great West
Books, $35.00)
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Snowbound Streamliner
By Robert Church
Recently featured on the History Channel, this new book tells the saga
of the dramatic 1952 rescue of passengers from "The
City of San Francisco" streamliner, stuck for almost a week in
Sierra snow storms en route east. (Signature Press, $49.95)
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Lake of the Sky: The Story
of Tahoe (1900-1960)
narrated by Leonard Nimoy
This new video uses hundreds of old Tahoe photos and rare early
motion-picture footage to chronicle the trips - by train and later by
auto - of thousands of adventurers to Tahoe to experience Woodies, the
Erhman and Whittel Estates, Vikingsholm, and the 1960 Winter Olympics,
plus fishing, hiking, horses, and camping. (VHS, Film by Peter Dallas,
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Survival at Boiler Point
By Vesta Avis Mandeville
This new regional history book details the story of the Mandeville
family who moved to Boiler Point (near Tahoe Vista) in 1914. Vesta
details the family's stay up to her father's death. The book
chronicles life in the early days of Tahoe with accompanying photos.
A must have for those keen on Lake Tahoe's rich historical
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Snow Mountain Passage
By James Houston
Houston's magnificent
new work of historical fiction offers a look at the Donner party
ordeal from the perspective of Patty Reed and her father, James.
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Tahoe's Magical West Shore
By Jill Beede
This lovely pocket-sized keepsake
book is a tribute to a very special area of the Lake Tahoe
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Going Up to Look for
Spring: Lake Tahoe Poetry
By Bob Sweigert
Local poet Sweigert visited Bookshelf
at the Boatworks in Tahoe City
for a reading and book signing of his new book of Lake Tahoe
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Tahoe's Gilded Age, A Photographic Portfolio from 1880 to 1919
By
Jim Bell
Mr. Bell has put together a lovely volume of historical
photographs for those of us who are interested in Tahoe history. ($24.95)
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High Altitude Planting
By Ann Barrett
Subtitled "A Practical Guide to Landscaping, Gardening,
& Planting Above 6,000 Feet", this is a must have for gardeners at this altitude. (Barrett Enterprises,
$21.95)
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Lovina's Song, A Pioneer Girl's Journey with the Donner Party By Marian
Rudolph
We always welcome another book about the Donner Party, and this
one is geared to ages 8-12. Citron Bay Press, $11.95)
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The Pioneer (Donner) Monument: The Origin of a Statue
By Doris
Foley
This is the fascinating story of the personalities and
conflicts that shaped this monument to the emigrant experience. (NCHS
Books $7.50)
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Washo Land
By Don LaRue
Pre-history fiction, imaginary people, real places. Gripping
adventures of two Washo youths, set on the shores of Lake Tahoe. (Don
LaRue, $7.99)
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Tahoe Waters Run Wild
By Arthur Peppard
A great lake, a forgotten time, and a modern-day quest for
spiritual enlightenment. (Water Spirits Press, $18.50)
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