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![[VOL II] THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-hea-hills-near-chaou-king-foo-zhaoqing-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X4BD3D.jpg)
[VOL II] THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO
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THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO Cover Image: The Hea Hills, near Chaou-king-foo / ZhaoQing GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3D *It showcases the natural scenery around Zhaoqing, GuangDong. “Thy tide washed down the blood of yesterday,And all was stainless; and on thy clear streamGlass’d with its…
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![[VOL II] THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-porcelain-tower-nanking-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-hadlard-2X4BD3C.jpg)
[VOL II] THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING
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THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING Cover Image: The Porcelain Tower, Nanking / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by H.Adlard – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3C *Postscript From a sketch on the spot by Lieut White Royal Marines./The Porcelain Tower （Lüli Pagoda） of the Grand Bao’en Temple is located in the Qinhuai District of…
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![[VOL II] BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/boudoir-and-bedchamber-of-a-lady-of-rank-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X4BD3B.jpg)
[VOL II] BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK
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BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK Cover Image: Boudoir and Bedchamber of a Lady of rank / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3B *A noblewoman’s boudoir. “What! woman, the treasure, the gem, the flower!The star that is bright in the wildest hour;The bird that comes…
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![[VOL II] SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scene-from-the-spectacle-of-the-sun-and-moon-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-rstaines-2WXT7EF.jpg)
[VOL II] SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON
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SCENE FROM THE SPECTACLE OF THE SUN AND MOON Cover Image: Scene from the spectacle of the “Sun and Moon” / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by R.Staines – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7EF *It showcases the grandeur of traditional Chinese theater performances. “Melancholy is the nurse of frenzy—Therefore they thought it good you…
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![[VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/macao-from-the-forts-of-heang-shan-zhuhai-guangdong-china-drawn-by-unkown-engraved-by-by-sfisher-2X4BD3A.jpg)
[VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN
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MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN Cover Image: Jugglers exhibiting in the Court of a Mandarin’s House / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3A *Heang-shan（Xiang Shan）was a historical county in China, existing from 1152 to 1925. Its primary territory included present-day areas such as Zhongshan, Zhuhai, and…
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![[VOL II] COTTON PLANTATIONS AT NING-PO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cotton-plantarions-at-ning-po-ningbo-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ale-petit-2X4BD33.jpg)
[VOL II] COTTON PLANTATIONS AT NING-PO
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COTTON PLANTATIONS AT NING-PO Cover Image: Cotton Plantations at Ning-po / NingBo ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD33 *Ningbo is the earliest commercial port in Zhejiang Province. Since the late Ming Dynasty, it has become the center of handwoven cotton textile industry in eastern Zhejiang.…
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![[VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-kilns-at-king-tan-jintan-mine-changzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebenjarmin-2X4BD32.jpg)
[VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN
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THE KILNS AT KING-TAN Cover Image: The Kilns at King-tan JinTan Mine / ChangZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Benjarmin – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD32 *Jintan is located in what is now Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The primary mineral resources in this area include rock salt, limestone, shale oil, basalt, clay,…
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![[VOL II] JUGGLERS EXHIBITING IN THE COURT OF A MANDARIN’S HOUSE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jugglers-exhibiting-in-the-court-of-a-mandarins-house-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-taprior-2X4BD31.jpg)
[VOL II] JUGGLERS EXHIBITING IN THE COURT OF A MANDARIN’S HOUSE
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JUGGLERS EXHIBITING IN THE COURT OF A MANDARIN’S HOUSE Cover Image: Jugglers exhibiting in the Court of a Mandarin’s House / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD31 *Officials’ living scenes. “They say this house is full of cozenage,As nimble jugglers that deceive the eye,Drug-working sorcerers that change…
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![[VOL II] A MANDARIN PAYING A VISIT OF CEREMONY](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-mandarin-paying-a-vist-of-ceremony-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-afox-2X4BD30.jpg)
[VOL II] A MANDARIN PAYING A VISIT OF CEREMONY
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A MANDARIN PAYING A VISIT OF CEREMONY Cover Image: A Mandarin paying a Vist of Ceremony / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD30 *The sedan chairs used by officials can be categorized into those carried by four bearers and those carried by eight bearers. According to the…
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![[VOL II] THE FOOCHUN HILL, IN THE PROVINCE OF CHE-KEANG](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-foochun-hill-in-the-province-of-che-keang-zhejiang-fuchun-mountain-hangzhou-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jcbentley-2X4BD2Y.jpg)
[VOL II] THE FOOCHUN HILL, IN THE PROVINCE OF CHE-KEANG
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THE FOOCHUN HILL, IN THE PROVINCE OF CHE-KEANG Cover Image: The Foochun Hill, in the Province of Che-keang / ZheJiang Fuchun Mountain HangZhou China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.C.Bentley – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD2Y *Mount Fuchun, located along the Fuchun River, is a collective term for many mountains in the areas of…
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![[VOL II] THE CITY OF NANKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-city-of-nanking-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jredaway-2X4BD2X.jpg)
[VOL II] THE CITY OF NANKING
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THE CITY OF NANKING Cover Image: The City of NanKing / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Redaway – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD2X *A funeral procession with the backdrop of the city of Nanjing. “There she standsChildless and crownless, in her voiceless woe :An empty urn within her wither’d hands,Whose holy…
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![[VOL II]PAVILION AND GARDENS OF A MANDARIN, NEAR PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pavilion-and-gardens-of-a-mandarin-near-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X4BD2W.jpg)
[VOL II]PAVILION AND GARDENS OF A MANDARIN, NEAR PEKING
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PAVILION AND GARDENS OF A MANDARIN, NEAR PEKING Cover Image: Pavilion and Gardens of a Mandarin, near Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD2T *A government official’s luxurious mansion in the suburbs of Beijing. “In marble-paved pavilion, where a springOf living water from the centre…
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![[VOL II] AN ITINERANT DOCTOR AT TIEN-SING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/an-itinerant-doctor-at-tien-sing-tianjin-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-plightfoot-2X4BD2T.jpg)
[VOL II] AN ITINERANT DOCTOR AT TIEN-SING
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AN ITINERANT DOCTOR AT TIEN-SING Cover Image: An Itinerant Doctor at Tien-sing / TianJin China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by P.Lightfoot – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD2T *This illustrates the “Jianghu Langzhong” of a generation in Tianjin. These itinerant vendors often claimed to be miracle doctors and sold various strange medicines. “Jianghu Langzhong” typically…
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![[VOL II] HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/house-of-conseequa-a-chinese-merchant-near-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X3H923-1.jpg)
[VOL II] HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON
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HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON Cover Image: House of Conseequa, a Chinese merchant, near Canton / Guangzhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H923 *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts.…
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![[VOL II] DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/destroying-the-chrysalides-and-winding-off-the-cocoons-drawn-silk-production-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jdavies-2X3H922.jpg)
[VOL II] DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS
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DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS Cover Image: Destroying the Chrysalides, and winding off the Cocoons Drawn Silk production China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Davies – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H922 *Refers to the process of extracting silk threads from silkworm cocoons, typically involving soaking the cocoons in hot water and…
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![[VOL II] ATTACK AND CAPTURE OF CHUENPEE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/attack-and-capture-of-chuen-pee-near-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-2X3H920.jpg)
[VOL II] ATTACK AND CAPTURE OF CHUENPEE
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ATTACK AND CAPTURE OF CHUENPEE Cover Image: Attack and Capture of Chuen-pee, near Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H920 *The First Battle of Chuen-pee（Chuenpi/ChuanBi） was a naval engagement fought between British and Chinese ships at the entrance of the Humen strait, Guangdong province, China, on 3 November…