[VOL IV] JUNKS PASSING AN INCLINED PLANE, ON THE IMPERIAL CANAL

[VOL IV] JUNKS PASSING AN INCLINED PLANE, ON THE IMPERIAL CANAL

August 29, 2025

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JUNKS PASSING AN INCLINED PLANE,ON THE IMPERIAL CANAL Cover Image: Junks Passing an Inclined Plane on the Imperial Canal The Grand Canal / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NB3 *The Grand Canal is the longest canal or artificial river in the world, Its main artery, known to…
[VOL II] FEAST OF LANTERNS

August 21, 2025

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FEAST OF LANTERNS Cover Image: Feast of China Lanterns / China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91Y *The title page of the second volume mentions the Lantern Festival, which is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the lunar new year. It symbolizes the arrival of…
[VOL II] THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING

August 20, 2025

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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…
[VOL II] A MANDARIN PAYING A VISIT OF CEREMONY

August 19, 2025

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A MANDARIN PAYING A VISIT OF CEREMONY Cover Image: A Mandarin paying a Vist of Ceremony / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD30 *The sedan chairs used by officials can be categorized into those carried by four bearers and those carried by eight bearers. According to the…

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[VOL IV] JUNKS PASSING AN INCLINED PLANE, ON THE IMPERIAL CANAL

[VOL II] FEAST OF LANTERNS

[VOL II] THE PORCELAIN TOWER, NANKING

[VOL II] A MANDARIN PAYING A VISIT OF CEREMONY