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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] HAN-TSUEEN—PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/han-tseuen-province-of-kiang-nan-hanshan-spring-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jredaway-2X55ND9.jpg)
[VOL IV] HAN-TSUEEN—PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN
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HAN-TSUEEN—PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN Cover Image: Han-tseuen, Province of Kiang-nan / Hanshan Spring SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Redaway – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND9 *Hanshan Spring is located in the western part of Suzhou, and its name means “Cold Spring” due to its icy and clear waters. The geographical location of…
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![[VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/propitiatory-offerings-for-departed-relatives-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-echallis-2X55ND6.jpg)
[VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES
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PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES Cover Image: Propitiatory Offerings for departed Relatives / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Challis – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND6 *Chinese people visit temples to express their respect for faith, ancestors, relatives, and cultural traditions. They seek blessings and wishes as well. They believe that deceased relatives can…
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![[VOL IV] CEREMONY OF ” MEETING THE SPRING “](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ceremony-of-meeting-the-spring-traditional-chinese-spring-festival-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-sbradshaw-2X55ND1.jpg)
[VOL IV] CEREMONY OF ” MEETING THE SPRING “
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CEREMONY OF “MEETING THE SPRING” Cover Image: Ceremony of “Meeting the Spring” Traditional Chinese Spring Festival / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND1 *Traditional Chinese Spring Festival customs are typically celebrated to welcome the Chinese New Year and the arrival of the spring season. These rituals are…
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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 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] 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)
[VOL III] A MARRIAGE PROCESSION – AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK
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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…
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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] 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 III] LADIES OF A MANDARIN’S FAMILY AT CARDS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ladies-of-mandarins-family-at-cards-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55N2J.jpg)
[VOL III] LADIES OF A MANDARIN’S FAMILY AT CARDS
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LADIES OF A MANDARIN’S FAMILY AT CARDS Cover Image: Ladies of Mandarin’s Family at Cards / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2J *The exact time when playing cards were first introduced to China is not very clear, but they were likely introduced in the modern history of…
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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 III] HALL OF AUDIENCE, PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hall-of-audience-plalace-of-yuen-min-yuen-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X55N27.jpg)
[VOL III] HALL OF AUDIENCE, PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, PEKING
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HALL OF AUDIENCE, PALACE OF YUEN-MIN-YUEN, PEKING Cover Image: Hall of Audience, Plalace of Yuen-min-yuen / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N27 *The Old Summer Palace, located in the northern part of Beijing, was a vast imperial garden during the Qing Dynasty. It covered a total…
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![[VOL II] FEAST OF LANTERNS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/feast-of-china-lanterns-china-drawn-by-unknown-engraved-by-rsands-2X3H91Y.jpg)
[VOL II] FEAST OF LANTERNS
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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…
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![[VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/macao-from-the-forts-of-heang-shan-zhuhai-guangdong-china-drawn-by-unkown-engraved-by-by-sfisher-2X4BD3A.jpg)
[VOL II] MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN
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MACAO, FROM THE FORTS OF HEANG-SHAN 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:2X4BD3A *Heang-shan（Xiang Shan）was a historical county in China, existing from 1152 to 1925. Its primary territory included present-day areas such as Zhongshan, Zhuhai, and…
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![[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)
[VOL II] COTTON PLANTATIONS AT NING-PO
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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.…
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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…