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  • [VOL IV] HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON

    [VOL IV] HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON

    HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON (*The principal facts in this account of Victoria, and the island of Hong-kong generally, are taken from a paper in the Journal of the Geographical Society, by A. R. Johnston, Esq., Deputy – Superintendent of Trade at Canton. Indeed, it is to the zeal and decision of this able and active…

  • [VOL IV] ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN

    [VOL IV] ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN

    ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN Cover Image: Entrance to the Chin-chew River, Fokien / JinJiang QuanZhou FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by C.T.Dixon – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NG7 *The battles that occurred in Jinjiang (Quanzhou) during the Opium War period. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. Though the…

  • [VOL IV] PAGODA AND VILLAGE ON THE CANAL, NEAR CANTON

    [VOL IV] PAGODA AND VILLAGE ON THE CANAL, NEAR CANTON

    PAGODA AND VILLAGE ON THE CANAL, NEAR CANTON Cover Image: Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFF *The waterway system in Guangzhou is highly developed. Located in the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou boasts abundant water resources with…

  • [VOL IV] THE BRIDGE OF NANKING

    [VOL IV] THE BRIDGE OF NANKING

    THE BRIDGE OF NANKING Cover Image: The Bridge of Nanking / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by J.B.Allen Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NE7 *A bridge spanning the Qinhuai River, which is a tributary of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, running through the city of Nanjing. / Sketched on the…

  • [VOL IV] FESTIVAL OF THE DRAGON-BOAT, ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MOON

    [VOL IV] FESTIVAL OF THE DRAGON-BOAT, ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MOON

    FESTIVAL OF THE DRAGON-BOAT, ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MOON Cover Image: Festival of the Dragon Boat, 5th day of 5th Moon Duanwu Festival / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by R.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDC *The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is one of the traditional…

  • [VOL IV] COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH

    [VOL IV] COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH

    COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH Cover Image: Coal-Mines, at Ying-Tih / YingDe GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.A.Le Petitclined Plane on the Imperial Canal The Grand Canal / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NCY *Yingde is a historical city in the north of Guangdong Province,…

  • [VOL III] ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER

    [VOL III] ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER

    ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER Cover Image: Entrance to the Hoang-ho, or Yellow River / SuQian JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by H.Adlard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N4E *The location of the Yellow River’s estuary has indeed undergone multiple changes throughout history. In the early Ming Dynasty, the flow of…

  • [VOL II] CITY OF NING-PO,FROM THE RIVER

    [VOL II] CITY OF NING-PO,FROM THE RIVER

    CITY OF NING-PO,FROM THE RIVER Cover Image: City of Ning-po, from the River / NingBo ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N1A *Ningbo is a city located on the coast of the East China Sea in Zhejiang province, China. It is one of the major port cities…

  • [VOL II] THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO

    [VOL II] THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO

    THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO Cover Image: The Pria Granda, Macao / Macao China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MRT *The Pria Granda(Nam Van) was originally a bay in the Macau Peninsula, historically used as an anchorage for merchant ships. The coastline is now a prominent area for Macau’s…

  • [VOL II] WOO-E-SHAN, OR BOHEA HILLS, FO-KIEN

    [VOL II] WOO-E-SHAN, OR BOHEA HILLS, FO-KIEN

    WOO-E-SHAN, OR BOHEA HILLS, FO-KIEN Cover Image: Woo-e-shan, or Bohea Hills, Fo-kien / Fujian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MRH *Wuyishan is a Chinese resort city in Fujian province’s Wuyi Mountains. It’s popular for bamboo rafting on the 9-Bend River and viewing the range’s 36 peaks, including…

  • [VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN

    [VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN

    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…

  • [VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN

    [VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN

    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,…

  • [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] 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] 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…