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  • [VOL IV] THE VALLEY OF CHUSAN

    [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…

  • [VOL IV] CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU

    [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…

  • [VOL IV] SILVER ISLAND, ON THE YANG-TSE-KEANG

    [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…

  • [VOL IV] THE BRIDGE OF NANKING

    [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…

  • [VOL IV] CITY OF AMOY FROM THE TOMBS

    [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…

  • [VOL IV] MOUTH OF THE RIVER CHIN-KEANG

    [VOL IV] MOUTH OF THE RIVER CHIN-KEANG

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    MOUTH OF THE RIVER CHIN-KEANG Cover Image: JMouth of the River Chin-keang and The Yangtze River / ZhenJian JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NCW *Zhenjiang Port is a renowned port on the Yangtze River. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Zhenjiang Port became a crucial hub…

  • [VOL III] AMOY, FROM THE OUTER HARBOUR

    [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…

  • [VOL III]THE SHIHI-MUN, OR ROCK GATES, PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN

    [VOL III]THE SHIHI-MUN, OR ROCK GATES, PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN

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    THE SHIHI-MUN, OR ROCK GATES, PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN Cover Image: The Shih-mun, or Rock Gates ( Province of Kiang-nan ) / Shimen HuangShan Anhui China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2P *Shih-mun（Shimen） is located in the present-day Heping County（Huang Shan）in Anhui. For ever glideth on that lovely…

  • [VOL II] THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO

    [VOL II] THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO

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    THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO Cover Image: The Hea Hills, near Chaou-king-foo / ZhaoQing GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3D *It showcases the natural scenery around Zhaoqing, GuangDong. “Thy tide washed down the blood of yesterday,And all was stainless; and on thy clear streamGlass’d with its…

  • [VOL I] THE IMOGENE AND ANDROMACHE PASSING THE BOCCA TIGRIS

    [VOL I] THE IMOGENE AND ANDROMACHE PASSING THE BOCCA TIGRIS

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    THE IMOGENE AND ANDROMACHE PASSING THE BOCCA TIGRIS Cover Image: The Imogene and Andromache passing Bocca Tigris / Humen DongGuan GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H910 *On September 2, 1834, the Governor-General of the Two Guangs (Guangdong and Guangxi) issued an order to suspend Sino-British trade. The…

  • [VOL I] THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON

    [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…

  • [VOL I] TEMPLE OF BONZES IN THE QUANG-YEN ROCK

    [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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