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![[VOL IV] THE VALLEY OF CHUSAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/valley-of-ting-hai-chusan-dinghai-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-s-bradshaw-2X55NJ3.jpg)
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THE VALLEY OF CHUSAN Cover Image: Valley of Ting-hai, Chusan / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NJ3 *Overlooking Dinghai and the Zhoushan Archipelago. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. The uplands sloping deck the mountain’s side,Woods over woods in gay…
![[VOL IV] AMOY, FROM KO-LONG-SOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/amoy-from-ko-long-soo-gulangyu-island-xiamen-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X55NFY.jpg)
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AMOY, FROM KO-LONG-SOO Cover Image: Amoy, from Ko-long-soo / Gulangyu Island XiaMen FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFY *Ko-long-soo(Gulangyu), located in the southwest of Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, is a picturesque island and a world-renowned tourist destination. With varied colours drest, the mountain-steepReflects its radiance o’er…
![[VOL III] A CHINESE CEMETERY](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-chinese-cemetery-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-sfisher-2X55N21.jpg)
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A CHINESE CEMETERY Cover Image: A Chinese Cemetery / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Fisher – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N21 *Front Page of Volume Three. “Tomb-sweeping” is a traditional Chinese ritual used to commemorate deceased loved ones or ancestors. This ceremony involves visiting the gravesite, making offerings to ancestors, such as food,…
![[VOL III] A MARRIAGE PROCESSION – AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/marriage-procession-at-the-blue-cloud-creek-chin-keang-foo-zhenjiang-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-s-bradshaw-2X55N89.jpg)
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A MARRIAGE PROCESSION AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK Cover Image: Marriage Procession at the Blue-Cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo / ZhenJiang JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N89 *The scene of ancient Chinese gentry and wealthy families’ weddings is typically solemn and grand, encompassing a series of traditional rituals…
![[VOL III] CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cap-venders-shop-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2WXT7N3.jpg)
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CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON Cover Image: The Western Gate of Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7N3 *The hat culture of the Qing Dynasty was very diverse, with many different hats representing various social statuses and classes. For example, officials wore round-top hats, civil officials wore…
![[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)
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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…
![[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)
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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.…
![[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)
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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…
![[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)
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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.…