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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] 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] AMOY, FROM KO-LONG-SOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/amoy-from-ko-long-soo-gulangyu-island-xiamen-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X55NFY.jpg)
[VOL IV] AMOY, FROM KO-LONG-SOO
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AMOY, FROM KO-LONG-SOO Cover Image: Amoy, from Ko-long-soo / Gulangyu Island XiaMen FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFY *Ko-long-soo（Gulangyu）, located in the southwest of Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, is a picturesque island and a world-renowned tourist destination. With varied colours drest, the mountain-steepReflects its radiance o’er…
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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 III] AMOY, FROM THE OUTER HARBOUR](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/amoy-from-the-outer-harbour-xiamen-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-alepetit-2X55N83.jpg)
[VOL III] AMOY, FROM THE OUTER HARBOUR
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AMOY, FROM THE OUTER HARBOUR Cover Image: Amoy, from the Outer Harbour / XiaMen FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Le.Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N83 *During the Qing Dynasty, Xiamen experienced unique developments in its economy, commerce, and culture. It also played a crucial role in maritime defense and trade. “Again…
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![[VOL III] CLOSE OF THE ATTACK ON CHAPOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/close-of-the-attack-on-shapoo-the-suburbs-on-fire-zhapu-haiyan-jiaxing-zhejiang-china-from-a-drawing-in-the-possession-of-sir-geo-staunton-bar-2X55N7R.jpg)
[VOL III] CLOSE OF THE ATTACK ON CHAPOO
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CLOSE OF THE ATTACK ON CHAPOO Cover Image: Close of the Attack on Shapoo,- the Suburbs on Fire / ZhaPu HaiYan JiaXing ZheJiang China / From a Drawing in the possession of Sir Geo. Staunton, Bart – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N7R *Zhapu, alternately romanized as Chapoo or Chapu, is a town under the administration of…
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![[VOL III] ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/entrance-to-the-hoang-ho-or-yellow-river-suqian-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-hadlard-2X55N4E.jpg)
[VOL III] ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER
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ENTRANCE TO THE HOANG-HO, OR YELLOW RIVER Cover Image: Entrance to the Hoang-ho, or Yellow River / SuQian JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by H.Adlard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N4E *The location of the Yellow River’s estuary has indeed undergone multiple changes throughout history. In the early Ming Dynasty, the flow of…
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![[VOL III] ESTUARY OF THE TA-HEA, OR NING-PO RIVER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/estuary-of-the-tahea-or-ning-po-river-ningbo-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X55N2D.jpg)
[VOL III] ESTUARY OF THE TA-HEA, OR NING-PO RIVER
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ESTUARY OF THE TA-HEA, OR NING-PO RIVER Cover Image: Estuary of the Tahea, or Ning-po River / NingBo ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2D *Yong River, formerly known as Tahea River, The Yong River is one of the main rivers in China, located in Ningbo, Zhejiang…
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![[VOL II] CITY OF NING-PO,FROM THE RIVER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/city-of-ning-po-from-the-river-ningbo-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-sbradshaw-2X55N1A.jpg)
[VOL II] CITY OF NING-PO,FROM THE RIVER
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CITY OF NING-PO,FROM THE RIVER Cover Image: City of Ning-po, from the River / NingBo ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N1A *Ningbo is a city located on the coast of the East China Sea in Zhejiang province, China. It is one of the major port cities…
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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] 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…