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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] PAGODA AND VILLAGE ON THE CANAL, NEAR CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pagoda-and-village-on-the-canal-near-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X55NFF.jpg)
[VOL IV] PAGODA AND VILLAGE ON THE CANAL, NEAR CANTON
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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…
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![[VOL IV] KITE-FLYING AT HAE-KWAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kite-flying-fengzheng-at-hae-kwan-on-the-ninth-day-of-ninth-moo-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55NAW.jpg)
[VOL IV] KITE-FLYING AT HAE-KWAN
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KITE-FLYING AT HAE-KWAN Cover Image: The Cataract of Shih-tan ( Province of Kiang-nan ) / ShiTan HuangShan AnHui China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NAW *Kites are a traditional game with a long history in China, also known as “fengzheng,” “paper kites,” “paper eagles,” and other names.…
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![[VOL III] SILK FARMS AT HOO-CHOW](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/silk-farms-at-hoo-chow-huzhou-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jtingle-2X55N8N.jpg)
[VOL III] SILK FARMS AT HOO-CHOW
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SILK FARMS AT HOO-CHOW Cover Image: Silk Farms at Hoo-chow / HuZhou ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N8N *Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), Huzhou has been an important silk-producing region in China. During the Ming Dynasty, Huzhou’s silk industry gained nationwide fame, giving rise to…
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![[VOL III] GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gardens-of-the-imperial-palace-the-summer-palace-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jballen-2X55N7K.jpg)
[VOL III] GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING
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GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING Cover Image: Gardens of the Imperial Palace, The Summer Palace, Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.B.Allen – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N7K *The Summer Palace, located in the northwest of Beijing, is a royal garden built during the Qing Dynasty, commissioned by Emperor Qianlong.…
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![[VOL III] Playing At Shuttlecock With The Feet](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/playing-at-shuttlecock-with-the-feet-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55N4C.jpg)
[VOL III] Playing At Shuttlecock With The Feet
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Playing At Shuttlecock With The Feet Cover Image: Playing at Shuttlecock with the Feet / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N4C *Shuttlecock with the Feet（”Ti jiànzi” ）is a traditional Chinese game where the objective is to keep a weighted shuttlecock, known as a “jianzi,” in the air…
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![[VOL II] TAE-PING SHAOU-KWAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF KEANG-NAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tae-ping-shaou-kwan-province-of-keang-nan-wuhu-anhui-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ssands-2X55MX3.jpg)
[VOL II] TAE-PING SHAOU-KWAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF KEANG-NAN
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TAE-PING SHAOU-KWAN. IN THE PROVINCE OF KEANG-NAN Cover Image: Tae-ping Shaou-kwan, province of Keang-nan / WuHu AnHui China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MX3 *Taiping Prefecture was a prefecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties, located on the southern bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.…
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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] 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] 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…