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![[VOL IV] SCENE ON THE HONAN CANAL, NEAR CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/scene-on-the-honan-canal-near-canton-pearl-river-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jballen-2X55NFJ.jpg)
[VOL IV] SCENE ON THE HONAN CANAL, NEAR CANTON
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SCENE ON THE HONAN CANAL, NEAR CANTON Cover Image: Scene on the Honan Canal, near Canton / Pearl River GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.B.Allen – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFJ *The status of the Pearl River in Guangzhou is very important. The Pearl River is the largest river in southern…
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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 III] GREAT TEMPLE AT HONAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/great-temple-at-honan-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2WXT7TP.jpg)
[VOL III] GREAT TEMPLE AT HONAN
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GREAT TEMPLE AT HONAN Cover Image: Great Temple at Honan, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7TP *The Great Temple at Honan（Hai Zhuang Temple）is an ancient Buddhist temple. This temple was originally built during the Southern Song Dynasty and has undergone several repairs and…
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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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![[VOL III] THE TAI-WANG-KOW, OR YELLOW PAGODA FORT, CANTON RIVER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-tai-wang-kow-or-yellow-pagoda-fort-cantong-river-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-le-petit-2X55N2F.jpg)
[VOL III] THE TAI-WANG-KOW, OR YELLOW PAGODA FORT, CANTON RIVER
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THE TAI-WANG-KOW, OR YELLOW PAGODA FORT, CANTON RIVER Cover Image: The Tai-wang-kow, or Yellow Pagoda Fort, Cantong River / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2F *The Tai-wang-kow（Da Huang Jiao） Fort, also known as the Che Wai Fort, was initially constructed in the twenty-second year…
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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] CANTON BARGEMEN FIGHTING QUAILS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/canton-bargemen-fighting-quails-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-augsfox-2X55N16.jpg)
[VOL II] CANTON BARGEMEN FIGHTING QUAILS
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CANTON BARGEMEN FIGHTING QUAILS Cover Image: Canton Bargemen fighting Quails / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Augs.Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N16 *People raised quails, with a primary focus on raising male quails for cockfighting, as a leisure activity in ancient China. “He knows his fault, he feels, he views,Detesting…
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![[VOL II] A STREET IN CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-sreet-in-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X55MX9.jpg)
[VOL II] A STREET IN CANTON
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A STREET IN CANTON Cover Image: A Sreet in Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MX9 *Guangzhou is the capital of China’s Guangdong province and one of the largest cities in southern China. It is located in the Pearl River Delta region and boasts…
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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] 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 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] WHAMPOA, FROM DANE’S ISLAND](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/whampoa-from-danes-island-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-wale-petit-2X3H90Y.jpg)
[VOL I] WHAMPOA, FROM DANE’S ISLAND
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WHAMPOA, FROM DANE’S ISLAND Cover Image: Whampoa, from Dane”s Island / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.A.Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90Y *Shenjing is one of the ancient villages in Guangzhou, and it is situated along the Pearl River – Zhu Jiang River. “Your argosies with portly sail,Like signiors and…
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![[VOL I] THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-european-factories-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-unknown-engraved-by-jtingle-2X3H90M.jpg)
[VOL I] THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON
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THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON Cover Image: The European Factories, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90M *This illustration depicts European factories established in Guangzhou. Mother of wealth, and enterprise, and arts,Her golden empire marries distant parts;She knits the league, she sheaths the blade of war,Of…
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![[VOL I] SE-TSEAOU-SHAN, OR, THE WESTERN SEARED HILLS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/se-tseaou-shan-or-the-western-seared-hills-foshan-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jredaway-2X2927W.jpg)
[VOL I] SE-TSEAOU-SHAN, OR, THE WESTERN SEARED HILLS
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SE-TSEAOU-SHAN, OR, THE WESTERN SEARED HILLS Cover Image: Se-Tseaou-Shan, or “The Western Seared Hills / FoShan GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Redaway – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927W *This location is situated in modern-day Foshan, Guangdong, adjacent to the Shunde (GuangDong) Waterway. Oh, for enchanter’s steed, or charmed lamp,Or wand, or wings, to…