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![[VOL IV] CHINESE BOATMAN ECONOMIZING TIME AND LABOUR, POO-KEOU](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/chinese-boatman-economizing-time-labour-poo-kow-nanjing-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55NGD.jpg)
[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…
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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] ANCIENT TOMBS, AMOY](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ancient-tombs-near-amoy-xiamen-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wle-petit-2X55NFC.jpg)
[VOL IV] ANCIENT TOMBS, AMOY
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ANCIENT TOMBS, AMOY Cover Image: Ancient Tombs near Amoy / XiaMen FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Le Petit – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFC *An ancient tomb and its guardian located in Xiamen. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. Perhaps in this neglected spot is laidSome heart once pregnant…
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![[VOL IV] FOOT OF THE TOO-HING, OR TWO PEAKS, LE NAI, PROVINCE OF CHEN-SI](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/foot-of-the-too-hing-or-two-peaks-at-le-nai-province-of-shen-si-china-drawn-by-tallom-engraved-by-rsands-2X55NDT.jpg)
[VOL IV] FOOT OF THE TOO-HING, OR TWO PEAKS, LE NAI, PROVINCE OF CHEN-SI
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FOOT OF THE TOO-HING, OR TWO PEAKS, LE NAI. PROVINCE OF CHEN-SI Cover Image: Foot of the Too-hing, or Two Peaks, at Le Nai ( Province of Shen-si ) / China / Drawn by T.Allom Engraved by R.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDT *The location depicted in this illustration is marked as being in Shanxi,…
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![[VOL IV] ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/arrival-of-marriage-presents-at-the-bridal-residence-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X55NDH.jpg)
[VOL IV] ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE
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ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE Cover Image: Arrival of Marriage Presents at the Bridal Residence / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDH *Traditional Chinese dowry is a form of money or gifts typically presented by the groom’s side to the bride’s family as part of…
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![[VOL III] GREAT TEMPLE AT HONAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/great-temple-at-honan-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2WXT7TP.jpg)
[VOL III] GREAT TEMPLE AT HONAN
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GREAT TEMPLE AT HONAN Cover Image: Great Temple at Honan, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2WXT7TP *The Great Temple at Honan（Hai Zhuang Temple）is an ancient Buddhist temple. This temple was originally built during the Southern Song Dynasty and has undergone several repairs and…
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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] SILK FARMS AT HOO-CHOW](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/silk-farms-at-hoo-chow-huzhou-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jtingle-2X55N8N.jpg)
[VOL III] SILK FARMS AT HOO-CHOW
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SILK FARMS AT HOO-CHOW Cover Image: Silk Farms at Hoo-chow / HuZhou ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N8N *Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), Huzhou has been an important silk-producing region in China. During the Ming Dynasty, Huzhou’s silk industry gained nationwide fame, giving rise to…
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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] 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] GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gardens-of-the-imperial-palace-the-summer-palace-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jballen-2X55N7K.jpg)
[VOL III] GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING
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GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING Cover Image: Gardens of the Imperial Palace, The Summer Palace, Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.B.Allen – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N7K *The Summer Palace, located in the northwest of Beijing, is a royal garden built during the Qing Dynasty, commissioned by Emperor Qianlong.…
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Rana Rugosa Larva ( Japanese wrinkled frog Tadpoles )
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Cover Image: Rana Rugosa Larva ( Japanese wrinkled frog Tadpoles ) / Yamamoto Keigu 1868 – ALAMY Image ID:3A74DR0 Original Notes (Japanese): 科斗 – 加閉留古（カヘルコ）
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![[VOL III] Playing At Shuttlecock With The Feet](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/playing-at-shuttlecock-with-the-feet-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55N4C.jpg)
[VOL III] Playing At Shuttlecock With The Feet
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Playing At Shuttlecock With The Feet Cover Image: Playing at Shuttlecock with the Feet / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N4C *Shuttlecock with the Feet（”Ti jiànzi” ）is a traditional Chinese game where the objective is to keep a weighted shuttlecock, known as a “jianzi,” in the air…
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![[VOL III]THE SHIHI-MUN, OR ROCK GATES, PROVINCE OF KIANG-NAN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-shih-mun-or-rock-gates-province-of-kiang-nan-shimen-huangshan-anhui-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-le-petit-2X55N2P.jpg)
[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…
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![[VOL III] LADIES OF A MANDARIN’S FAMILY AT CARDS](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ladies-of-mandarins-family-at-cards-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55N2J.jpg)
[VOL III] LADIES OF A MANDARIN’S FAMILY AT CARDS
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LADIES OF A MANDARIN’S FAMILY AT CARDS Cover Image: Ladies of Mandarin’s Family at Cards / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N2J *The exact time when playing cards were first introduced to China is not very clear, but they were likely introduced in the modern history of…
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![[VOL II] THE PASS OF YANG-CHOW](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-pass-of-yang-chow-yangzhou-jiangsu-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-awillmore-2X55MX6.jpg)
[VOL II] THE PASS OF YANG-CHOW
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THE PASS OF YANG-CHOW Cover Image: The Pass of Yang Chow / YangZhou JiangSu China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by A.Willmore – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MX6 *Yangzhou, originating from the Yangzhou Governor’s Office, was one of the nine provinces in ancient China. It was one of the most important commercial cities in ancient…