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![[VOL IV] DICE-PLAYERS, NEAR AMOY](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/dice-playing-near-amoy-xiamens-dice-playingbo-bing-xiamen-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jballen-2X55NAD.jpg)
[VOL IV] DICE-PLAYERS, NEAR AMOY
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DICE-PLAYERS, NEAR AMOY Cover Image: Dice-playing, near Amoy Xiamen’s Dice-playing（”Bo Bing”） / XiaMen FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.B.Allen – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NAD *Xiamen’s Dice-playing（”Bo Bing”）is a traditional folk activity in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, typically held during the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth month of…
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![[VOL IV] GRAND TEMPLE AT POO-TOO, CHUSAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/grand-temple-at-poo-too-chusan-islands-putuoshan-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-rsands-2X55NE1.jpg)
[VOL IV] GRAND TEMPLE AT POO-TOO, CHUSAN
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GRAND TEMPLE AT POO-TOO,CHUSAN Cover Image: Grand Temple at Poo-too, Chusan Islands / PuTuoShan ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NE1 *Puji Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the island of Putuoshan in Zhoushan. Puji Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Mount Putuo, the…
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![[VOL IV] THE FORTRESS OF TERROR, TING-HAI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/the-fortress-of-terror-ting-hai-dinghai-zhoushan-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X55NDY.jpg)
[VOL IV] THE FORTRESS OF TERROR, TING-HAI
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THE FORTRESS OF TERROR, TING-HAI （*Vide Vol. I. p. 91. Vol. II. p. 43, & 52. Vol. III. p. 53.） Cover Image: The Fortress of Terror, Ting-hai / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDY *Dinghai Ancient City is a thousand-year-old historical city with numerous…
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![[VOL IV] HAN-TSUEEN—PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/han-tseuen-province-of-kiang-nan-hanshan-spring-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jredaway-2X55ND9.jpg)
[VOL IV] HAN-TSUEEN—PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN
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HAN-TSUEEN—PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN Cover Image: Han-tseuen, Province of Kiang-nan / Hanshan Spring SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Redaway – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND9 *Hanshan Spring is located in the western part of Suzhou, and its name means “Cold Spring” due to its icy and clear waters. The geographical location of…
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![[VOL IV] KITE-FLYING AT HAE-KWAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kite-flying-fengzheng-at-hae-kwan-on-the-ninth-day-of-ninth-moo-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55NAW.jpg)
[VOL IV] KITE-FLYING AT HAE-KWAN
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KITE-FLYING AT HAE-KWAN Cover Image: The Cataract of Shih-tan ( Province of Kiang-nan ) / ShiTan HuangShan AnHui China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NAW *Kites are a traditional game with a long history in China, also known as “fengzheng,” “paper kites,” “paper eagles,” and other names.…
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![[VOL III] A CHINESE CEMETERY](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a-chinese-cemetery-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-sfisher-2X55N21.jpg)
[VOL III] A CHINESE CEMETERY
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A CHINESE CEMETERY Cover Image: A Chinese Cemetery / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Fisher – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N21 *Front Page of Volume Three. “Tomb-sweeping” is a traditional Chinese ritual used to commemorate deceased loved ones or ancestors. This ceremony involves visiting the gravesite, making offerings to ancestors, such as food,…
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![[VOL III] SOWING RICE, AT SOO-CHOW-FOO, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sowing-rice-at-soo-chow-foo-province-of-kiang-su-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wwetherhead-2X55N40.jpg)
[VOL III] SOWING RICE, AT SOO-CHOW-FOO, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI
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SOWING RICE, AT SOO-CHOW-FOO, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI Cover Image: Sowing Rice, at Soo-chow-foo ( Province of Kiang-su ) / SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Wetherhead – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N40 *Suzhou was one of the important regions for ancient rice cultivation in China. According to statistical data from the Wu…
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![[VOL III] THE TAI-WANG-KOW, OR YELLOW PAGODA FORT, CANTON RIVER](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-tai-wang-kow-or-yellow-pagoda-fort-cantong-river-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-le-petit-2X55N2F.jpg)
[VOL III] THE TAI-WANG-KOW, OR YELLOW PAGODA FORT, CANTON RIVER
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THE TAI-WANG-KOW, OR YELLOW PAGODA FORT, CANTON RIVER Cover Image: The Tai-wang-kow, or Yellow Pagoda Fort, Cantong River / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2F *The Tai-wang-kow（Da Huang Jiao） Fort, also known as the Che Wai Fort, was initially constructed in the twenty-second year…
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![[VOL III] THE PROOF-SWORD ROCK, HOO-KEW-SHAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-proof-sword-rock-hoo-kew-shan-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jsands-2X55N2C.jpg)
[VOL III] THE PROOF-SWORD ROCK, HOO-KEW-SHAN
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THE PROOF-SWORD ROCK, HOO-KEW-SHAN Cover Image: The Proof-sword Rock, Hoo-kew-shan / SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2C *On the east side Road near Tiger Hill（Hoo-kew-shan） in Suzhou, there is a massive rock that’s split like a sword cut, and on the stone, you can find…
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![[VOL III] THE WOO-TANG MOUNTAINS, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-woo-tang-moutains-danjiangkou-shiyan-hubei-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-t-a-prior-2X55N24.jpg)
[VOL III] THE WOO-TANG MOUNTAINS, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI
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THE WOO-TANG MOUNTAINS, PROVINCE OF KIANG-SI Cover Image: The Woo-tang Mountains / DanJiangKou ShiYan HuBei / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T A Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N24 *The Wudang Mountains are a mountain range in the northwestern part of Hubei, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist temples and…
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![[VOL II] WOO-E-SHAN, OR BOHEA HILLS, FO-KIEN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/woo-e-shan-or-bohea-hills-fo-kien-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jsands-2X55MRH.jpg)
[VOL II] WOO-E-SHAN, OR BOHEA HILLS, FO-KIEN
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WOO-E-SHAN, OR BOHEA HILLS, FO-KIEN Cover Image: Woo-e-shan, or Bohea Hills, Fo-kien / Fujian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MRH *Wuyishan is a Chinese resort city in Fujian province’s Wuyi Mountains. It’s popular for bamboo rafting on the 9-Bend River and viewing the range’s 36 peaks, including…
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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] THE HEA HILLS, NEAR CHAOU-KING-FOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-hea-hills-near-chaou-king-foo-zhaoqing-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X4BD3D.jpg)
[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…
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1990s Switzerland Luzern Wilhelm Tell Seerestaurant – Night View of Historic Paddle Steamer Restaurant
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Location: Lucerne, Switzerland ALAMY Image ID:3BPD6HC Strung with festoon lights and glowing windows, the Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer sits moored on Lake Lucerne like a floating salon. Its striped funnel, timber decks, and broad paddle boxes read clearly in the night, heritage engineering repurposed as hospitality. Reflections tremble along the hull, while the lakeside…