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  • [VOL I] HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON

    [VOL I] HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON

    HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON Cover Image: House of a Chinese Merchant, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91T *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts. / From a Drawing in the…

  • [VOL I] DINNER PARTY AT A MANDARIN’S HOUSE

    [VOL I] DINNER PARTY AT A MANDARIN’S HOUSE

    DINNER PARTY AT A MANDARIN’S HOUSE– Of all appeals – no Cover Image: Dinner Party at a Mandarin’s House / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by G.Paterson – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91M *This illustrates the behavior of bureaucrats in various positions at a Chinese-style banquet. Method’s more sure at moments to take holdOf the…

  • [VOL I] CAPTURE OF TING-HAI, CHUSAN

    [VOL I] CAPTURE OF TING-HAI, CHUSAN

    CAPTURE OF TING-HAI, CHUSAN Cover Image: Capture of Ting-Hai, Chusan / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91H *The First Capture of Chusan(Zhou Shan) by British forces in China occurred on 5–6 July 1840 during the First Opium War. The British captured Chusan (Zhoushan), the largest…

  • [VOL I] BRITISH ENCAMPMENT ON IRGAO-SHAN

    [VOL I] BRITISH ENCAMPMENT ON IRGAO-SHAN

    BRITISH ENCAMPMENT ON IRGAO-SHAN, CHUSAN Cover Image: British Encampment on Irgao-Shan, Chusan / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang / China Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.C.Bentley – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91G Image ID:2X3H91H *In the First Opium War, shortly after the first Battle of Dinghai on July 5-6, 1840, British forces first occupied Dinghai County (now Zhoushan…

  • [VOL I] RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO

    [VOL I] RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO

    RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO Cover Image: Rice Sellers at the Military Station of Tong-Chang-Foo / LiaoCheng ShanDong China / Drawn by T.Allom – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91E *Dongchangfu Prefecture was a prefecture in the Ming and Qing dynasties in what is now Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China. Rice to sell! Who lacks good cheer?Would you our rice,…

  • [VOL I] THE IMOGENE AND ANDROMACHE PASSING THE BOCCA TIGRIS

    [VOL I] THE IMOGENE AND ANDROMACHE PASSING THE BOCCA TIGRIS

    THE IMOGENE AND ANDROMACHE PASSING THE BOCCA TIGRIS Cover Image: The Imogene and Andromache passing Bocca Tigris / Humen DongGuan GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H910 *On September 2, 1834, the Governor-General of the Two Guangs (Guangdong and Guangxi) issued an order to suspend Sino-British trade. The…

  • [VOL I] THEATRE AT TIEN SIN

    [VOL I] THEATRE AT TIEN SIN

    THEATRE AT TIEN SIN Cover Image: Theatre at Tien-Sin / TianJin China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7D8 *As one of the birthplaces of northern Chinese opera, Tianjin is known as the “big stage where northern and southern opera converge.” In the world of Peking opera, there was a…

  • [VOL I] WHAMPOA, FROM DANE’S ISLAND

    [VOL I] WHAMPOA, FROM DANE’S ISLAND

    WHAMPOA, FROM DANE’S ISLAND Cover Image: Whampoa, from Dane”s Island / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.A.Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90Y *Shenjing is one of the ancient villages in Guangzhou, and it is situated along the Pearl River – Zhu Jiang River. “Your argosies with portly sail,Like signiors and…

  • [VOL I] CAT MERCHANTS AND TEA DEALERS AT TONG-CHOW

    [VOL I] CAT MERCHANTS AND TEA DEALERS AT TONG-CHOW

    CAT MERCHANTS AND TEA DEALERS AT TONG-CHOW Cover Image: Cat Merchants and Tea Dealers at Tong-Chow-Foo / Beijing China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90X *Tongzhou is located in the eastern part of Beijing, at the starting point of the Grand Canal, which connects Beijing to Hangzhou. What, eat…

  • [VOL I] APARTMENT IN A MANDARIN’S HOUSE, NEAR NANKING

    [VOL I] APARTMENT IN A MANDARIN’S HOUSE, NEAR NANKING

    APARTMENT IN A MANDARIN’S HOUSE, NEAR NANKING Cover Image: Chapel in the Great Temple, Macao / Macao China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by M.J.Starling – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90R *This illustrates the households of China’s upper-class bureaucrats and their servants. Cease, western islander, nor rudely callBarbarian, yonder gentle family.What boasts thy proud saloon, or…

  • [VOL I] THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON

    [VOL I] THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON

    THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON Cover Image: The European Factories, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90M *This illustration depicts European factories established in Guangzhou. Mother of wealth, and enterprise, and arts,Her golden empire marries distant parts;She knits the league, she sheaths the blade of war,Of…

  • [VOL I] CHAPEL IN THE GREAT TEMPLE OF MACAO

    [VOL I] CHAPEL IN THE GREAT TEMPLE OF MACAO

    CHAPEL IN THE GREAT TEMPLE OF MACAO Cover Image: Chapel in the Great Temple, Macao / Macao China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by M.J.Starling – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90J *Inside A-Ma Temple, there are several buildings including the “Zhengjue Zen Forest,” “Hongren Hall,” and “Guanyin Pavilion.” Withdraw thee from yon pagan throng awhile;The temple’s…

  • [VOL I] FAÇADE OF THE GREAT TEMPLE, MACAO

    [VOL I] FAÇADE OF THE GREAT TEMPLE, MACAO

    FAÇADE OF THE GREAT TEMPLE, MACAO Cover Image: Facade of the Great Temple / Macao China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by S.Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90H *The A-Ma Temple(Great Temple) is the oldest temple among the existing temples in Macau, and it is also the longest-standing historical building in Macau. Look how, grotesquely…

  • [VOL I] THE OU-MA-TOO, OR FIVE HORSES’ HEADS

    [VOL I] THE OU-MA-TOO, OR FIVE HORSES’ HEADS

    THE OU-MA-TOO, OR FIVE HORSES’ HEADS Cover Image: The Ou-Ma-Too, or “Five Horses’ Heads” / Qingyuan Guangdong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90F *Mount Matou is located in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, and is known for its Danxia landforms and beautiful scenery. Five giant steeds to battle driven,Men…

  • [VOL I] THE TUNG-TING-SHAN

    [VOL I] THE TUNG-TING-SHAN

    THE TUNG-TING-SHAN Cover Image: The Tung-Ting-Shan Lake Tai(Tai Hu)/ SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWG4 *Dongting Mountain is located in the southwest of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, in the southeastern part of Lake Tai(Tai Hu). Dongting Mountain is not a single mountain but a name collectively…

  • [VOL I] FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS

    [VOL I] FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS

    FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS Cover Image: Feeding Silkworms and Sorting the Cocoons ( Bombyx mori ) / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7CH *The process of “Sifting Cocoons” involves separating silkworm pupae from their cocoons using a sieve or other tools. This is typically done to…