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![[VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/propitiatory-offerings-for-departed-relatives-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-echallis-2X55ND6.jpg)
[VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES
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PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES Cover Image: Propitiatory Offerings for departed Relatives / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Challis – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND6 *Chinese people visit temples to express their respect for faith, ancestors, relatives, and cultural traditions. They seek blessings and wishes as well. They believe that deceased relatives can…
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![[VOL III] A MARRIAGE PROCESSION – AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/marriage-procession-at-the-blue-cloud-creek-chin-keang-foo-zhenjiang-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-s-bradshaw-2X55N89.jpg)
[VOL III] A MARRIAGE PROCESSION – AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK
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A MARRIAGE PROCESSION AT THE BLUE-CLOUD CREEK Cover Image: Marriage Procession at the Blue-Cloud Creek, Chin-keang-foo / ZhenJiang JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S. Bradshaw – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N89 *The scene of ancient Chinese gentry and wealthy families’ weddings is typically solemn and grand, encompassing a series of traditional rituals…
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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] BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/boudoir-and-bedchamber-of-a-lady-of-rank-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X4BD3B.jpg)
[VOL II] BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK
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BOUDOIR AND BEDCHAMBER OF A LADY OF RANK Cover Image: Boudoir and Bedchamber of a Lady of rank / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD3B *A noblewoman’s boudoir. “What! woman, the treasure, the gem, the flower!The star that is bright in the wildest hour;The bird that comes…
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![[VOL II]PAVILION AND GARDENS OF A MANDARIN, NEAR PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pavilion-and-gardens-of-a-mandarin-near-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X4BD2W.jpg)
[VOL II]PAVILION AND GARDENS OF A MANDARIN, NEAR PEKING
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PAVILION AND GARDENS OF A MANDARIN, NEAR PEKING Cover Image: Pavilion and Gardens of a Mandarin, near Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X4BD2T *A government official’s luxurious mansion in the suburbs of Beijing. “In marble-paved pavilion, where a springOf living water from the centre…
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![[VOL II] DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/destroying-the-chrysalides-and-winding-off-the-cocoons-drawn-silk-production-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jdavies-2X3H922.jpg)
[VOL II] DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS
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DESTROYING THE CHRYSALIDES, AND WINDING OFF THE COCOONS Cover Image: Destroying the Chrysalides, and winding off the Cocoons Drawn Silk production China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Davies – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H922 *Refers to the process of extracting silk threads from silkworm cocoons, typically involving soaking the cocoons in hot water and…
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![[VOL I] FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/feeding-silkworms-and-sorting-the-cocoons-bombyx-mori-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-awillmore-2WXT7CH.jpg)
[VOL I] FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS
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FEEDING SILK-WORMS, AND SORTING THE COCOONS Cover Image: Feeding Silkworms and Sorting the Cocoons ( Bombyx mori ) / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7CH *The process of “Sifting Cocoons” involves separating silkworm pupae from their cocoons using a sieve or other tools. This is typically done to…
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![[VOL I] TEMPLE OF BUDDHA, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/temple-of-buddha-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-unknown-engraved-by-whcapone-2X2MWE1.jpg)
[VOL I] TEMPLE OF BUDDHA, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON
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TEMPLE OF BUDDHA, IN THE SUBURBS OF CANTON Cover Image: Temple of Buddha, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWE1 *This illustration depicts a scene of Chinese people worshipping Buddha. The tocsin’s clang, the drum, the gong’s deep boom,And trumpet’s bray, and bonze’s awful cry,In…
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![[VOL I] PUNISHMENT OF THE PAN-TZE, OR BASTINADO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/punishment-of-the-pan-tze-or-bastinado-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-wwetherhead-2X2MWC4.jpg)
[VOL I] PUNISHMENT OF THE PAN-TZE, OR BASTINADO
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PUNISHMENT OF THE PAN-TZE, OR BASTINADO Cover Image: Punishment of the Pan-Tze, or Bastinado / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by W.Wetherhead – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWC4 *“The bamboo cane punishment” was one of the ancient Chinese forms of punishment, involving the use of willow branches or large bamboo boards to whip or lash…
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![[VOL I] BAMBOO AQUEDUCT AT HONG-KONG](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bamboo-aqueduct-at-hong-kong-hongkong-china-drawn-by-unknown-engraved-by-hadlard-2X2MWC1.jpg)
[VOL I] BAMBOO AQUEDUCT AT HONG-KONG
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BAMBOO AQUEDUCT AT HONG-KONG Cover Image: Bamboo Aqueduct at Hong-Kong / HongKong China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by H.Adlard – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWC1 *This illustration shows a water pipe made of bamboo, used for agricultural irrigation or drinking water. Could painter wish for fairer sceneThan beetling cliffs ‘mid bowers of green,With rivulet below;Methinks…
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![[VOL I] THE CULTURE AND PREPARATION OF TEA](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-culture-and-preparation-of-tea-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X2MWBT.jpg)
[VOL I] THE CULTURE AND PREPARATION OF TEA
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THE CULTURE AND PREPARATION OF TEA Cover Image: The Culture and Preparation of Tea / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X2MWBT *This passage describes the process of making tea, specifically how tea leaves are withered in a wok over low heat. In traditional Chinese tea production, this step…
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![[VOL I] SE-TSEAOU-SHAN, OR, THE WESTERN SEARED HILLS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/se-tseaou-shan-or-the-western-seared-hills-foshan-guangdong-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jredaway-2X2927W.jpg)
[VOL I] SE-TSEAOU-SHAN, OR, THE WESTERN SEARED HILLS
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SE-TSEAOU-SHAN, OR, THE WESTERN SEARED HILLS Cover Image: Se-Tseaou-Shan, or “The Western Seared Hills / FoShan GuangDong China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Redaway – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927W *This location is situated in modern-day Foshan, Guangdong, adjacent to the Shunde (GuangDong) Waterway. Oh, for enchanter’s steed, or charmed lamp,Or wand, or wings, to…
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![[VOL I] THE IMPERIAL TRAVELLING-PALACE,AT THE HOO-KEW-SHAN.](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-imperial-travelling-palace-at-hoo-kew-shan-tiger-hill-suzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jsands-2X2927K.jpg)
[VOL I] THE IMPERIAL TRAVELLING-PALACE,AT THE HOO-KEW-SHAN.
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THE IMPERIAL TRAVELLING-PALACE, AT THE HOO-KEW-SHAN. Cover Image: The Imperial Travelling Palace at Hoo-Kew-Shan Tiger Hill / Suzhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927K *Hoo-Kew-Shan（Tiger Hill）, with a history of over 2,500 years, is an iconic landmark in Suzhou. It is characterized by its numerous historical sites…
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![[VOL I] LAKE SEE-HOO. FROM THE VALE OF TOMBS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lake-see-hoo-and-temple-of-the-thundering-winds-from-the-vale-of-tombs-west-lake-hangzhou-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-jcbentley-2X2927F.jpg)
[VOL I] LAKE SEE-HOO. FROM THE VALE OF TOMBS
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LAKE SEE-HOO. FROM THE VALE OF TOMBS. Cover Image: Lake See-Hoo, and Temple of the Thundering Winds, from the Vale of Tombs West Lake / HangZhou ZheJiang China /Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by J.C.Bentley – ALAMY Image ID:2X2927F *West Lake is situated to the east of Hangzhou city, surrounded by mountains on the other…