My favorite quote about naming Tahoe should apply to all things nature has gifted us:
“In a country which multiplies Romes, Troys and Uticas, christens peaks, rivers and valleys to honor the political pets of a day, and desecrates nature by the frequent bestowal of names unfit to be mentioned in circles having a moderate regard for decency, this is a boon.”
Bigler Lake named after the temperamental political winds of the day, and a secessionist racist, Tahoe’s name can tangentially be understood as a mid-19th century cancel. Who knew?
My favorite quote about naming Tahoe should apply to all things nature has gifted us:
“In a country which multiplies Romes, Troys and Uticas, christens peaks, rivers and valleys to honor the political pets of a day, and desecrates nature by the frequent bestowal of names unfit to be mentioned in circles having a moderate regard for decency, this is a boon.”
Bigler Lake named after the temperamental political winds of the day, and a secessionist racist, Tahoe’s name can tangentially be understood as a mid-19th century cancel. Who knew?
Wow! Didn't know any of this. Tahoe is a beautiful name for a beautiful place. And unique.
Even as i totally disagree with Mark Twain, I remain in awe of his prose.