Tahoe Heritage - The Bliss Family of Glenbrook, Nevada by Se

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Tahoe Heritage - The Bliss Family of Glenbrook, Nevada by Sessions S. Wheeler and William W. Bliss

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Tahoe Heritage: The Bliss Family of Glenbrook, Nevada, by Sessions S. Wheller with William W. Bliss

Description: "Anyone interested in the history of Lake Tahoe will wish to read this book especially for the story of the transition of the lake from a lumber enterprise to a haven from the hustle and bustle of the outside world." - Journal of the West In 1872, Gold Hill businessman Duane L. Bliss moved his family to Carson City and built a summer home at the small village of Glenbrook on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. The surrounding valley with its mountain meadow and stream was where Bliss built his Carson and Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company, engineered the Lake Tahoe Railway and Transportation Company, and developed a quaint hostelry into the renowned Glenbrook Inn. Published by University of Nevada Press (April 1, 1997). 140 pages.

Dimensions: 6L x 0.5W x 9H inches

Format: Paperback

SKU: 2176