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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] FOOT OF THE TOO-HING, OR TWO PEAKS, LE NAI, PROVINCE OF CHEN-SI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/foot-of-the-too-hing-or-two-peaks-at-le-nai-province-of-shen-si-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-rsands-2X55NDT.jpg)
[VOL IV] FOOT OF THE TOO-HING, OR TWO PEAKS, LE NAI, PROVINCE OF CHEN-SI
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FOOT OF THE TOO-HING, OR TWO PEAKS, LE NAI. PROVINCE OF CHEN-SI Cover Image: Foot of the Too-hing, or Two Peaks, at Le Nai ( Province of Shen-si ) / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDT *The location depicted in this illustration is marked as being in Shanxi,…
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![[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)
[VOL III] A CHINESE CEMETERY
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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,…
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![[VOL III] AN ITINERANT BARBER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/an-itinerant-barber-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-aug-fox-2WXT7NX.jpg)
[VOL III] AN ITINERANT BARBER
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AN ITINERANT BARBER Cover Image: An Itinerant Barber / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Aug Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7NX *During the Qing Dynasty, the term “shave the head” referred to the hairstyle requirements imposed by the Qing government on Han Chinese. The Manchu people, who founded the Qing Dynasty, traditionally…
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![[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)
[VOL III] CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON
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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…
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Oxya Verox ( Oxya velox / Rice grasshopper ) / Diestrammena japonica ( Japanese camel cricket )
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Cover Image: Oxya Verox ( Oxya velox / Rice grasshopper ) / Diestrammena japonica ( Japanese camel cricket ) / Yamamoto Keigu 1868 – ALAMY Image ID:3A74E9H Original Notes (Japanese): 螽斯 – 伊奈古（イナゴ）、螽馬 – 於加末古（オカマコ）
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Pieris rapae and papilio demetrius
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Cover Image: Pieris rapae and papilio demetrius ( Cabbage white / Spangle ) / Yamamoto Keigu 1868 – ALAMY Image ID:3A74CW0 Original Notes (Japanese): 蝶: – 天（テ）不（フ）
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![[VOL III] LANDING-PLACE AND ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF HONAN, CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/landing-place-and-entrance-to-the-temple-of-honan-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ctdixon-2X55N2B.jpg)
[VOL III] LANDING-PLACE AND ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF HONAN, CANTON
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LANDING-PLACE AND ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF HONAN, CANTON Cover Image: Landing place and Entrance to the Temple of Honan, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by C.T.Dixon – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2B *Street view on the south bank of the Pearl River in Guangzhou. / From a Drawing in…
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![[VOL II] FORT VICTORIA, KOW-LOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fort-victoria-kow-loon-hongkong-kowloon-hongkong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-mjstarling-hongkong-china-2X2927Y.jpg)
[VOL II] FORT VICTORIA, KOW-LOON
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FORT VICTORIA, KOW-LOON Cover Image: Fort Victoria, Kow-loon HongKong / Kowloon HongKong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by M.J.Starling – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927Y *Fort Victoria, also known as Kowloon West Battery, was said to be constructed under the supervision of Lin Zexu. The fort was located on the western slope of a…
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![[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)
[VOL II] HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON
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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.…
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![[VOL II] DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/destroying-the-chrysalides-and-winding-off-the-cocoons-drawn-silk-production-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jdavies-2X3H922.jpg)
[VOL II] DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS
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DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS Cover Image: Destroying the Chrysalides, and winding off the Cocoons Drawn Silk production China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Davies – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H922 *Refers to the process of extracting silk threads from silkworm cocoons, typically involving soaking the cocoons in hot water and…
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![[VOL I] HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/house-of-a-chinese-merchant-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X3H91T.jpg)
[VOL I] HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON
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HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON Cover Image: House of a Chinese Merchant, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91T *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts. / From a Drawing in the…
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![[VOL I] THEATRE AT TIEN SIN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/theatre-at-tien-sin-tianjin-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-rsands-2WXT7D8.jpg)
[VOL I] THEATRE AT TIEN SIN
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THEATRE AT TIEN SIN Cover Image: Theatre at Tien-Sin / TianJin China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7D8 *As one of the birthplaces of northern Chinese opera, Tianjin is known as the “big stage where northern and southern opera converge.” In the world of Peking opera, there was a…
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![[VOL I] CHAPEL IN THE GREAT TEMPLE OF MACAO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chapel-in-the-Great-Temple-macao-china-drawn-by-unknown-engraved-by-mjstarling-2X3H90J.jpg)
[VOL I] CHAPEL IN THE GREAT TEMPLE OF MACAO
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CHAPEL IN THE GREAT TEMPLE OF MACAO Cover Image: Chapel in the Great Temple, Macao / Macao China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by M.J.Starling – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90J *Inside A-Ma Temple, there are several buildings including the “Zhengjue Zen Forest,” “Hongren Hall,” and “Guanyin Pavilion.” Withdraw thee from yon pagan throng awhile;The temple’s…
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![[VOL I] THE OU-MA-TOO, OR FIVE HORSES’ HEADS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-ou-ma-too-or-five-horses-heads-qingyuan-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X3H90F.jpg)
[VOL I] THE OU-MA-TOO, OR FIVE HORSES’ HEADS
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THE OU-MA-TOO, OR FIVE HORSES’ HEADS Cover Image: The Ou-Ma-Too, or “Five Horses’ Heads” / Qingyuan Guangdong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90F *Mount Matou is located in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, and is known for its Danxia landforms and beautiful scenery. Five giant steeds to battle driven,Men…
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![[VOL I] THE TUNG-TING-SHAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-tung-ting-shan-lake-taitai-hu-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jsands-2X2MWG4.jpg)
[VOL I] THE TUNG-TING-SHAN
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THE TUNG-TING-SHAN Cover Image: The Tung-Ting-Shan Lake Tai（Tai Hu）/ SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWG4 *Dongting Mountain is located in the southwest of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, in the southeastern part of Lake Tai（Tai Hu）. Dongting Mountain is not a single mountain but a name collectively…