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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] HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hong-kong-from-kow-loon-kowloon-hong-kong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-sfisher-2X55NGM.jpg)
[VOL IV] HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON
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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…
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![[VOL IV] ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/entrance-to-the-chin-chew-river-fokien-jinjiang-quanzhou-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ctdixon-2X55NG7.jpg)
[VOL IV] ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN
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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…
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![[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)
[VOL IV] AMOY, FROM KO-LONG-SOO
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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…
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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] 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 IV] CITY OF AMOY FROM THE TOMBS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/city-of-amoy-from-the-tombs-xiamen-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55NDF.jpg)
[VOL IV] CITY OF AMOY FROM THE TOMBS
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CITY OF AMOY FROM THE TOMBS Cover Image: City of Amoy, from the Tombs / Xiamen Fujian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDF *Xiamen is a port city on China’s southeast coast, across a strait from Taiwan. It encompasses 2 main islands and a region on the…
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![[VOL IV] FESTIVAL OF THE DRAGON-BOAT, ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/festival-of-the-dragon-boat-5th-day-of-5th-moon-duanwu-festival-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-rbrandard-2X55NDC.jpg)
[VOL IV] FESTIVAL OF THE DRAGON-BOAT, ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH MOON
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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…
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![[VOL IV] COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coal-mines-at-ying-tih-yingde-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wale-petit-2X55NCY.jpg)
[VOL IV] COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH
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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,…
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![[VOL IV] LOADING TEA-JUNKS AT TSEEN-TANG](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/loading-tea-junks-at-tseen-tang-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jtingle-2X55NCM.jpg)
[VOL IV] LOADING TEA-JUNKS AT TSEEN-TANG
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LOADING TEA-JUNKS AT TSEEN-TANG （*Vide Vol. I. p. 26. Vol. II. p. 45） Cover Image: Loading Tea-junks, at Tseen-tang / SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NCM *Suzhou’s Tseen-tang（Cengtang）, located in the Taihu Lake basin, has been an important hub for waterway transportation since ancient times.…
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![[VOL IV] JUNKS PASSING AN INCLINED PLANE, ON THE IMPERIAL CANAL](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/junks-passing-an-inclined-plane-on-the-imperial-canal-the-grand-canal-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X55NB3.jpg)
[VOL IV] JUNKS PASSING AN INCLINED PLANE, ON THE IMPERIAL CANAL
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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…
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![[VOL III] CLOSE OF THE ATTACK ON CHAPOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/close-of-the-attack-on-shapoo-the-suburbs-on-fire-zhapu-haiyan-jiaxing-zhejiang-china-from-a-drawing-in-the-possession-of-sir-geo-staunton-bar-2X55N7R.jpg)
[VOL III] CLOSE OF THE ATTACK ON CHAPOO
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CLOSE OF THE ATTACK ON CHAPOO Cover Image: Close of the Attack on Shapoo,- the Suburbs on Fire / ZhaPu HaiYan JiaXing ZheJiang China / From a Drawing in the possession of Sir Geo. Staunton, Bart – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N7R *Zhapu, alternately romanized as Chapoo or Chapu, is a town under the administration of…
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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] SACRIFICE OF THE CHING-TSWE-TSEE, OR HARVEST-MOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sacrifice-of-the-ching-tswe-tsee-or-harvest-moon-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-aug-fox-2X55N4R.jpg)
[VOL III] SACRIFICE OF THE CHING-TSWE-TSEE, OR HARVEST-MOON
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SACRIFICE OF THE CHING-TSWE-TSEE, OR HARVEST-MOON Cover Image: Sacrifice of the Ching-tswe-tsee, or Harvest-moon / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Aug Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N4R *Worshiping Shen Nong is one of the traditional religious rituals in China, typically conducted to commemorate Shen Nong, the ancient Chinese legend considered the progenitor…
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![[VOL III] ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/entrance-to-the-hoang-ho-or-yellow-river-suqian-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-hadlard-2X55N4E.jpg)
[VOL III] ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER
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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…
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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…