Author to Speak about Yosemite's 150th at SLT

Author and Sierra Nevada Native, Gary D. Noy, returns with his newest book, "Sierra Stories: Tales of Dreamers, Schemers, Bigots, and Rogues." This interesting collection highlights unusual or lesser-known stories of the Sierra Nevada experience with the focus of this presentation being the Yosemite Valley Grant Act of 1864, which brought the valley under government control and is considered the beginning of the California State Park system.  This year is the 150th anniversary of that event. The legislation was introduced by an El Dorado County resident, John Conness. And going along with that will be a  look at six painters and photographers who popularized Yosemite during the 19th century and influenced the establishment of the state parks and national park system.

Gary is a fabulous storyteller. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity.

Book sale and signing to follow.

The event is at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 6 p.m. on Sept 23.

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