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  • [VOL IV] NANKING, FROM THE PORCELAIN TOWER

    [VOL IV] NANKING, FROM THE PORCELAIN TOWER

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    NANKING, FROM THE PORCELAIN TOWER Cover Image: Nanking, from the Porcelain Tower / NanJing JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Radclyffe – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NG5 *Overlooking the scenery of Nanjing City. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. There is a majesty more felt than seen,In the vast city…

  • [VOL IV] AMOY, FROM KO-LONG-SOO

    [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…

  • [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] LANDING-PLACE AT THE YUK-SHAN

    [VOL III] LANDING-PLACE AT THE YUK-SHAN

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    LANDING-PLACE AT THE YUK-SHAN Cover Image: Landing-place at the Yuk-shan / YuShan ZhenJiang JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N8E *Yuk-shan Landing-place（YuShan） may be located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province. Upon those mystic waves of thineTime finds a symbol, and faith sets a sign.Thus does Time’s flood…

  • [VOL III] TRANSPLANTING RICE

    [VOL III] TRANSPLANTING RICE

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    TRANSPLANTING RICE Cover Image: Transplanting Rice / SuZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by T.A.Prior – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N46 *“Transplanting rice seedlings” refers to the agricultural process of taking young rice seedlings from seedbeds or nurseries and planting them in rice paddies. This process typically occurs in flooded fields, where farmers…

  • [VOL II] A STREET IN CANTON

    [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…

  • [VOL II] THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO

    [VOL II] THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO

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    THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO Cover Image: The Pria Granda, Macao / Macao China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MRT *The Pria Granda（Nam Van） was originally a bay in the Macau Peninsula, historically used as an anchorage for merchant ships. The coastline is now a prominent area for Macau’s…

  • [VOL II] HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON

    [VOL II] HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON

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    HOUSE OF CONSEEQUA, A CHINESE MERCHANT, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON Cover Image: House of Conseequa, a Chinese merchant, near Canton / Guangzhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H923 *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts.…

  • [VOL I] HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON

    [VOL I] HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON

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    HOUSE OF A CHINESE MERCHANT, NEAR CANTON Cover Image: House of a Chinese Merchant, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91T *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts. / From a Drawing in 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…

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