Tahoe Place Names: The Origin and History of Names in the Lake Tahoe Basin
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Contains old names Washoe Indian names and the diary of Charles Preuss from January and February 1844. (Frmonts second expedition to the Far West). Frmont and Preuss were the first white men to see Lake Tahoe on February 14 1844. With 39 photos and photos of portions of seven early maps. From the Sacramento Daily Union June 1 1863: It is proposed to drop the name Bigler from the lake among the Sierras and adopt the Indian name of Tahoe. Good idea. Why the finest sheet of water in the mountains should be named after a fifth rate politician we have never been able to see. Lets call it Tahoe. Fine fishing in Tahoe. Whos going on a pleasant excursion this Summer to Tahoe? Poetical name: Indian name: proper name. Who dont say Tahoe?
