ampamp34I thought it must be the fairest picture the whole earth affords wrote Mark Twain of Lake Tahoe. Countless other visitors have agreed and since the turn of the century the lakes clear pure waters and breathtaking natural surroundings have made it a national treasure and an international vacation destination. As one of the deepest and largest of alpine lakes in the United States and the world Lake Tahoe is said to be one of the most photographed spots on earth.With a selection of fine historic images from her bestselling bookampamp160Historic Photos of Lake Tahoeampamp160Ellen Drewes provides a valuable and revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of Lake Tahoe and its environs.