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![[VOL IV] ANCIENT BRIDGE, CHAPOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ancient-bridge-chapoo-haiyan-jiaxing-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-rsands-2X55NHK.jpg)
[VOL IV] ANCIENT BRIDGE, CHAPOO
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ANCIENT BRIDGE, CHAPOO Cover Image: Ancient Bridge, Chapoo / HaiYan JiaXing ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NHK *This painting depicts a scene on Chapoo（Zhapu） Street. Zhapu is located in the water towns of Jiangnan, with a dense network of rivers and, as a result, the construction…
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![[VOL IV] CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/chinese-boatman-economizing-time-labour-poo-kow-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55NGD.jpg)
[VOL IV] CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU
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CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU. Cover Image: Chinese boatman economizing Time & Labour, Poo-kow / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NGD *This illustration depicts a boatman rowing with both his hands and feet. PuKou, NanJing (JiangSu). / Sketched on the Spot by Capt…
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![[VOL IV] THE BRIDGE OF NANKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/the-bridge-of-nanking-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-jballen-engraved-by-s-bradshaw-2X55NE7.jpg)
[VOL IV] THE BRIDGE OF NANKING
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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…
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![[VOL III] THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-western-gate-of-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X55N50.jpg)
[VOL III] THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING
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THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING Cover Image: The Western Gate of Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N50 *Western Gate, or West ZhiMen (Xi Zhi Men), located in the northwest of Beijing, is one of the city’s historic gates and areas. It is one of…
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![[VOL III] HALL OF AUDIENCE, PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hall-of-audience-plalace-of-yuen-min-yuen-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X55N27.jpg)
[VOL III] HALL OF AUDIENCE, PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, PEKING
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HALL OF AUDIENCE, PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, PEKING Cover Image: Hall of Audience, Plalace of Yuen-min-yuen / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N27 *The Old Summer Palace, located in the northern part of Beijing, was a vast imperial garden during the Qing Dynasty. It covered a total…
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![[VOL II] CANTON BARGEMEN FIGHTING QUAILS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/canton-bargemen-fighting-quails-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-augsfox-2X55N16.jpg)
[VOL II] CANTON BARGEMEN FIGHTING QUAILS
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CANTON BARGEMEN FIGHTING QUAILS Cover Image: Canton Bargemen fighting Quails / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Augs.Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N16 *People raised quails, with a primary focus on raising male quails for cockfighting, as a leisure activity in ancient China. “He knows his fault, he feels, he views,Detesting…
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![[VOL II] THE FOUNTAIN COURT IN COMSEEQUA’S HOUSE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-fountain-court-in-conseequas-house-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ctdixon-2X55MX0.jpg)
[VOL II] THE FOUNTAIN COURT IN COMSEEQUA’S HOUSE
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THE FOUNTAIN COURT IN COMSEEQUA’S HOUSE,CANTON Cover Image: The Fountain Court in Conseequa’s House, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by C.T.Dixon – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MX0 *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts. / From a Drawing in…
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![[VOL II] FIRST ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF CONFUCIUS, CHING-HAI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/first-entrance-to-the-temple-of-confucius-ching-hai-ningbo-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jtingle-2X55MT2.jpg)
[VOL II] FIRST ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF CONFUCIUS, CHING-HAI
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FIRST ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF CONFUCIUS, CHING-HAI Cover Image: First Entrance to the Temple of Confucius, Ching-hai / NingBo ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MT2 *Temple of Confucius（The Zhenhai Confucian Temple）, also known as Zhenhai Academy, is located in the northeast of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province,…
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![[VOL II] PAVILION OF THE STAR OF HOPE, TONG-CHOW](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pavilion-of-the-star-of-hope-tong-chow-old-summer-palace-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-tturnbull-2X4BD3F.jpg)
[VOL II] PAVILION OF THE STAR OF HOPE, TONG-CHOW
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PAVILION OF THE STAR OF HOPE,TONG-CHOW Cover Image: Pavilion of the Star of Hope, Tong-chow Old Summer Palace / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.Turnbull – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3F *The Pavilion of the Star of Hope（KuiXing Tower）is located in the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) in Beijing and was built for…
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![[VOL II] SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/show-room-of-a-lantern-merchant-at-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-f-fwalker-2X4BD3E.jpg)
[VOL II] SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING
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SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING. Cover Image: Show-room of a Lantern Merchant, at Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by F F.Walker – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3E *Ancient Chinese history is rich in the use of lamps and lanterns. As carriers of light, lamps and lanterns have continued to…
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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] 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,…