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Lake Tahoe, 1874. Creator: John Karst
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Lake Tahoe, 1874. Creator: John Karst
Lake Tahoe, 1874. Large freshwater lake which straddles California and Nevada, in the Sierra Nevada, USA. Though it lies under the unbroken sunlight through a great part of the summer weather, there is perpetual variation in the great mountain-shadows, and in breeze and calm on the surface. There is a climate here that makes almost the ideal atmosphere. It is neither cold to chilliness nor warm to discomfort, but always bracing, invigorating, inspiring with a kind of pleasant and energetic intoxication...There are trout in the waters around, and fishing here is more than sport - it is a lounge in dream-land, a rest in a region hardly surpassed anywhere on the globe. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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This print of Lake Tahoe, taken in 1874 by John Karst, transports us back to a time when the beauty of this natural wonder was just beginning to be captured on film. Nestled between California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake that has always held an allure for nature enthusiasts. Karst's description of the scene perfectly captures the essence of this picturesque location. He speaks of perpetual variations in great mountain-shadows and breezes that dance upon its surface. The climate here is described as neither cold nor uncomfortably warm but rather bracing and invigorating, providing visitors with a pleasant and energetic intoxication. The image itself showcases the serene lakeside surrounded by towering trees, creating a tranquil atmosphere that invites one to escape into dream-land. Karst mentions fishing as more than just sport but rather a restful experience akin to being in paradise. Indeed, Lake Tahoe offers an idyllic setting for both relaxation and adventure. As we gaze upon this wood engraving from "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant, we are reminded of the timeless beauty found within our own country's landscapes. This print serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of Lake Tahoe throughout history and continues to inspire awe in all who behold it today.
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