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![[VOL IV] THE VALLEY OF CHUSAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/valley-of-ting-hai-chusan-dinghai-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-s-bradshaw-2X55NJ3.jpg)
[VOL IV] THE VALLEY OF CHUSAN
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THE VALLEY OF CHUSAN Cover Image: Valley of Ting-hai, Chusan / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NJ3 *Overlooking Dinghai and the Zhoushan Archipelago. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. The uplands sloping deck the mountain’s side,Woods over woods in gay…
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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] CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/chinese-boatman-economizing-time-labour-poo-kow-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55NGD.jpg)
[VOL IV] CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU
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CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU. Cover Image: Chinese boatman economizing Time & Labour, Poo-kow / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NGD *This illustration depicts a boatman rowing with both his hands and feet. PuKou, NanJing (JiangSu). / Sketched on the Spot by Capt…
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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] SILVER ISLAND, ON THE YANG-TSE-KEANG](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/yin-shan-or-silver-island-on-the-yang-tse-keang-yangtze-river-chongming-shanghai-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X55NG6.jpg)
[VOL IV] SILVER ISLAND, ON THE YANG-TSE-KEANG
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SILVER ISLAND, ON THE YANG-TSE-KEANG Cover Image: Yin-shan, or Silver Island, on the Yang-tse-Keang / Yangtze River ChongMing ShangHai China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NG6 *Yin-shan, or Silver Island, on the Yang-tse-Keang / Yangtze River ChongMing ShangHai China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone. These…
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![[VOL IV] NANKING, FROM THE PORCELAIN TOWER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nanking-from-the-porcelain-tower-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-eradclyffe-2X55NG5.jpg)
[VOL IV] NANKING, FROM THE PORCELAIN TOWER
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NANKING, FROM THE PORCELAIN TOWER Cover Image: Nanking, from the Porcelain Tower / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Radclyffe – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NG5 *Overlooking the scenery of Nanjing City. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. There is a majesty more felt than seen,In the vast city…
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![[VOL IV] JOSS-HOUSE, CHAPOO. DEATH OF COL. TOMLINSON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/joss-house-chapoo-death-of-colonel-tomlinson-haiyan-jiaxing-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-taprior-2X55NFN.jpg)
[VOL IV] JOSS-HOUSE, CHAPOO. DEATH OF COL. TOMLINSON
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JOSS-HOUSE, CHAPOO.DEATH OF COL. TOMLINSON. Cover Image: Joss-House, Chapoo – Death of Colonel Tomlinson / HaiYan JiaXing ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFN *Nicholas Ralph Tomlinson (1803-1842) was a British Army Infantry Officer who Commanded Her Majesty’s 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot during the First…
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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] ANCIENT TOMBS, AMOY](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ancient-tombs-near-amoy-xiamen-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wle-petit-2X55NFC.jpg)
[VOL IV] ANCIENT TOMBS, AMOY
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ANCIENT TOMBS, AMOY Cover Image: Ancient Tombs near Amoy / XiaMen FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFC *An ancient tomb and its guardian located in Xiamen. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. Perhaps in this neglected spot is laidSome heart once pregnant…
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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 IV] ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/arrival-of-marriage-presents-at-the-bridal-residence-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X55NDH.jpg)
[VOL IV] ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE
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ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE Cover Image: Arrival of Marriage Presents at the Bridal Residence / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDH *Traditional Chinese dowry is a form of money or gifts typically presented by the groom’s side to the bride’s family as part of…
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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] 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] THE MELON ISLANDS, AND AN IRRIGATING WHEEL](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-melon-islands-and-an-irrigating-wheel-guazhou-yangzhou-jingsu-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-halard-2X55ND3.jpg)
[VOL IV] THE MELON ISLANDS, AND AN IRRIGATING WHEEL
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THE MELON ISLANDS, AND AN IRRIGATING WHEEL Cover Image: The Melon Islands, and an Irrigating Wheel / GuaZhou YangZhou JingSu / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by H.Alard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND3 *The Melon Islands（Guazhou） is located in present-day Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. Situated at the confluence of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and…