[VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES

[VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES

September 1, 2025

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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…
[VOL III] CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON

August 28, 2025

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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…
[VOL I] TEMPLE OF BUDDHA, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON

August 8, 2025

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TEMPLE OF BUDDHA, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON Cover Image: Temple of Buddha, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWE1 *This illustration depicts a scene of Chinese people worshipping Buddha. The tocsin’s clang, the drum, the gong’s deep boom,And trumpet’s bray, and bonze’s awful cry,In…
[VOL I] PUNISHMENT OF THE PAN-TZE, OR BASTINADO

August 8, 2025

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PUNISHMENT OF THE PAN-TZE, OR BASTINADO Cover Image: Punishment of the Pan-Tze, or Bastinado / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.Wetherhead – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWC4 *“The bamboo cane punishment” was one of the ancient Chinese forms of punishment, involving the use of willow branches or large bamboo boards to whip or lash…

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[VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES

[VOL III] CAP-VENDER’S SHOP, CANTON

[VOL I] TEMPLE OF BUDDHA, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON

[VOL I] PUNISHMENT OF THE PAN-TZE, OR BASTINADO