Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Lake Tahoe's Rustic Architecture

RENO, Nev. - Aug. 8, 2016 - PRLog -- Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Lake Tahoe's Rustic Architecture

Local Author, Peter B. Mires, will be available to sign copies of book

Lake Tahoe is the gem of the Sierra Nevada. Those who visit this beautiful "Lake of the Sky" may share Mark Twain's impression of the place as he camped on its shore in 1861: "As it lay there with the shadows of the mountains brilliantly photographed upon its still surface I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords." Twain's quote, from Roughing It, includes the trinity of Tahoe's landscape—sky, mountains, and lake—that people still find inspiring. This explains, in large part, why the man-made environment around the lake is predominantly rustic, a style of architecture noted for its compatibility with its surroundings through the use of natural materials in construction—logs, stone, and wooden shingle—along with muted shades of green and brown. Through its homes, resorts, and other assorted buildings, Lake Tahoe remains "the fairest picture."

About the Author:

Peter B. Mires is a historical geographer whose interests include architecture and the cultural landscape. Peter R. Dubé has practiced architecture in the Reno/Tahoe region for almost 30 years (with an emphasis on historic preservation) and serves on the Nevada State Board of Museums and History. This book uses photographs from California and Nevada archives to present a comprehensive picture of Lake Tahoe's remarkable rustic architecture.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Barnes & Noble

5555 S. Virginia Street

Reno, NV 89502

When: Saturday, August 20th 2016; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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