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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] 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 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] 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] 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] TAE-PING SHAOU-KWAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF KEANG-NAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tae-ping-shaou-kwan-province-of-keang-nan-wuhu-anhui-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ssands-2X55MX3.jpg)
[VOL II] TAE-PING SHAOU-KWAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF KEANG-NAN
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TAE-PING SHAOU-KWAN. IN THE PROVINCE OF KEANG-NAN Cover Image: Tae-ping Shaou-kwan, province of Keang-nan / WuHu AnHui China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MX3 *Taiping Prefecture was a prefecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties, located on the southern bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.…
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![[VOL II] PUNISHMENT OF THE TCHA, OR CANGUE, TING-HAI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/punishment-of-tcha-or-cangue-ting-hai-dinghai-zhoushan-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-gpaterson-2X55MR8.jpg)
[VOL II] PUNISHMENT OF THE TCHA, OR CANGUE, TING-HAI
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PUNISHMENT OF THE TCHA, OR CANGUE, TING-HAI Cover Image: Punishment of Tcha, or Cangue, Ting-hai / DingHai ZhouShan China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by G.Paterson – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MR8 *This depicts a prisoner on the streets of Dinghai.In the crowd, there are onlookers enjoying the spectacle and women who appear to be…
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![[VOL II] SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/show-room-of-a-lantern-merchant-at-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-f-fwalker-2X4BD3E.jpg)
[VOL II] SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING
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SHOW-ROOM OF A LANTERN MERCHANT, AT PEKING. Cover Image: Show-room of a Lantern Merchant, at Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by F F.Walker – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3E *Ancient Chinese history is rich in the use of lamps and lanterns. As carriers of light, lamps and lanterns have continued to…
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![[VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-kilns-at-king-tan-jintan-mine-changzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebenjarmin-2X4BD32.jpg)
[VOL II] THE KILNS AT KING-TAN
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THE KILNS AT KING-TAN Cover Image: The Kilns at King-tan JinTan Mine / ChangZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Benjarmin – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD32 *Jintan is located in what is now Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The primary mineral resources in this area include rock salt, limestone, shale oil, basalt, clay,…
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![[VOL II] AN ITINERANT DOCTOR AT TIEN-SING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/an-itinerant-doctor-at-tien-sing-tianjin-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-plightfoot-2X4BD2T.jpg)
[VOL II] AN ITINERANT DOCTOR AT TIEN-SING
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AN ITINERANT DOCTOR AT TIEN-SING Cover Image: An Itinerant Doctor at Tien-sing / TianJin China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by P.Lightfoot – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD2T *This illustrates the “Jianghu Langzhong” of a generation in Tianjin. These itinerant vendors often claimed to be miracle doctors and sold various strange medicines. “Jianghu Langzhong” typically…
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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] RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rice-sellers-at-the-military-station-of-tong-chang-foo-liaocheng-shandong-china-drawn-by-tallom-2X3H91E.jpg)
[VOL I] RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO
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RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO Cover Image: Rice Sellers at the Military Station of Tong-Chang-Foo / LiaoCheng ShanDong China / Drawn by T.Allom – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91E *Dongchangfu Prefecture was a prefecture in the Ming and Qing dynasties in what is now Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China. Rice to sell! Who lacks good cheer?Would you our rice,…