Sierra stories: True tales of Tahoe

by Mark McLaughlin

Book Overview

Written by Lake Tahoe historian and award-winning author Mark McLaughlin. Stories from visitors to Donner Lake before the Donner Party to train robberies, Mailman Snowshoe Thompson and a gold rush. 12... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965720217
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Mic Mac Pub
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

"Sierra Stories:True Tales of Tahoe"

We bought both books after hearing Mark McLaughlin lecture at an Elderhostel in Lake Tahoe. They are short, factual stories brimming with historical information presented in extremely interesting manner. They are as fascinating to read as he is in his lectures and we highly recommend them.

Sierra Stories: True Tales of Tahoe

A great read! McLaughlin captures his reader immediately and holds on throughout each story. I especially enjoy the way he writes about the strength of the women in the old west. He has an obvious respect for their trials and accomplishments. Refreshing! I lent my copy to a coworker who took it on her family vacation to read aloud during long rides in the car. She said the entire family enjoyed it (husband and 2 kids - aged 10 and 15) and they're looking forward to reading Volume II on their next trip.

Well-written, fascinating, true, very informative, fun

A collection of true tales of the people who made the Sierra Mountains of California so interesting in the last 200 years. McLaughlin has chosen his tales well and shows great skill in crafting them so they are fun to read and informative to boot.