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![[VOL I] CAPTURE OF TING-HAI, CHUSAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/capture-of-ting-hai-chusan-dinghai-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X3H91H.jpg)
[VOL I] CAPTURE OF TING-HAI, CHUSAN
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CAPTURE OF TING-HAI, CHUSAN Cover Image: Capture of Ting-Hai, Chusan / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91H *The First Capture of Chusan（Zhou Shan） by British forces in China occurred on 5–6 July 1840 during the First Opium War. The British captured Chusan (Zhoushan), the largest…
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![[VOL I] BRITISH ENCAMPMENT ON IRGAO-SHAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/british-encampment-on-irgao-shan-chusan-dinghai-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jcbentley-2X3H91G.jpg)
[VOL I] BRITISH ENCAMPMENT ON IRGAO-SHAN
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BRITISH ENCAMPMENT ON IRGAO-SHAN, CHUSAN Cover Image: British Encampment on Irgao-Shan, Chusan / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang / China Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.C.Bentley – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91G Image ID:2X3H91H *In the First Opium War, shortly after the first Battle of Dinghai on July 5-6, 1840, British forces first occupied Dinghai County (now Zhoushan…
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![[VOL I] CAT MERCHANTS AND TEA DEALERS AT TONG-CHOW](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cat-merchants-and-tea-dealers-at-tong-chow-foo-beijing-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-taprior-2X3H90X.jpg)
[VOL I] CAT MERCHANTS AND TEA DEALERS AT TONG-CHOW
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CAT MERCHANTS AND TEA DEALERS AT TONG-CHOW Cover Image: Cat Merchants and Tea Dealers at Tong-Chow-Foo / Beijing China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90X *Tongzhou is located in the eastern part of Beijing, at the starting point of the Grand Canal, which connects Beijing to Hangzhou. What, eat…
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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] FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/feeding-silkworms-and-sorting-the-cocoons-bombyx-mori-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-awillmore-2WXT7CH.jpg)
[VOL I] FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS
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FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS Cover Image: Feeding Silkworms and Sorting the Cocoons ( Bombyx mori ) / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7CH *The process of “Sifting Cocoons” involves separating silkworm pupae from their cocoons using a sieve or other tools. This is typically done to…
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![[VOL I] TEMPLE OF BONZES IN THE QUANG-YEN ROCK](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/temple-of-the-bonzes-in-the-quang-yen-rock-changjiang-river-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-ctdixon-2X2MWFM.jpg)
[VOL I] TEMPLE OF BONZES IN THE QUANG-YEN ROCK
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TEMPLE OF BONZES IN THE QUANG-YEN ROCK Cover Image: Temple of the Bonzes in the Quang-Yen Rock ChangJiang River / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by C.T.Dixon – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWFM *The Yan Mountain is located on the south bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, possibly…
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![[VOL I] TEMPLE OF POO-TA-LA, AT ZHE-HOL, IN TARTARY](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-poo-ta-la-or-great-temple-near-zhehol-tartary-chengde-heibei-china-unesco-world-heritage-site-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jtingle-2X2927R.jpg)
[VOL I] TEMPLE OF POO-TA-LA, AT ZHE-HOL, IN TARTARY
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TEMPLE OF POO-TA-LA, AT ZHE-HOL, IN TARTARY Cover Image: The Poo-Ta-La, or Great Temple near Zhehol, Tartary / ChengDe HeiBei China / UNESCO World Heritage Site / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927R *The Putuo Zongcheng Temple, also known as the “Little Potala Palace,” is a Buddhist temple built in…
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![[VOL I] THE IMPERIAL TRAVELLING-PALACE,AT THE HOO-KEW-SHAN.](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-imperial-travelling-palace-at-hoo-kew-shan-tiger-hill-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jsands-2X2927K.jpg)
[VOL I] THE IMPERIAL TRAVELLING-PALACE,AT THE HOO-KEW-SHAN.
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THE IMPERIAL TRAVELLING-PALACE, AT THE HOO-KEW-SHAN. Cover Image: The Imperial Travelling Palace at Hoo-Kew-Shan Tiger Hill / Suzhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927K *Hoo-Kew-Shan（Tiger Hill）, with a history of over 2,500 years, is an iconic landmark in Suzhou. It is characterized by its numerous historical sites…
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![[VOL I] LAKE SEE-HOO. FROM THE VALE OF TOMBS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lake-see-hoo-and-temple-of-the-thundering-winds-from-the-vale-of-tombs-west-lake-hangzhou-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jcbentley-2X2927F.jpg)
[VOL I] LAKE SEE-HOO. FROM THE VALE OF TOMBS
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LAKE SEE-HOO. FROM THE VALE OF TOMBS. Cover Image: Lake See-Hoo, and Temple of the Thundering Winds, from the Vale of Tombs West Lake / HangZhou ZheJiang China /Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.C.Bentley – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927F *West Lake is situated to the east of Hangzhou city, surrounded by mountains on the other…