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Action between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst"... 1858. Creator: UnknownAction between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst", Canton River, 19th July, 1858. British forces in China
Sketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. British forces cause havoc in China. Engraving from...drawings which we received by the last Overland Mail from our Special Artist
Sketches at Canton - Panic at the Commissariat Stores - "Great Firing and No Execution", 1858. British forces cause havoc in China
Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street...after a Visit from "The Barbarians", 1858Sketches in Canton - Appearance of a Busy Street in Canton after a Visit from "The Barbarians" on their burning and plundering raid, 1858. Destruction caused by British forces
Sketches in Canton - Return of the Avengers, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in Canton - Return of the Avengers, 1858. British forces in China...have been destroying, looting, and burning, and are loaded with all manner of property
The City of Canton - from the Island of Honan - from a sketch by our special artist and... 1858. Creator: UnknownThe City of Canton - from the Island of Honan - from a sketch by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. White Cloud Mountain; Dutch Folly [fort]'
The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Indian soldiers in China. The Bengalese drawing their rations make a rather good subject for the picturesque;
The City of Canton - from the Island of Honan - from a sketch by our special artist and... 1858. Creator: UnknownThe City of Canton - from the Island of Honan [in China] - from a sketch by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. Head-quarters, Magazine-Hill'
Foot-race at Canton by Coolies of the Military Train - sketched by our special artist and... 1858. Creator: UnknownFoot-race at Canton by Coolies of the Military Train - sketched by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. On the Queen's birthday the English at Canton had a review in the morning
Sketches in China - a Thief whipped through the Streets of Canton, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in China - a Thief whipped through the Streets of Canton, 1858. Engraving of a sketch...received by the last Overland Mail from our Special Artist and Correspondent in China, who
Sketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in China - the Consecration of a Buddhist Abbot at the Temple of Honam - drawn by our special artist and correspondent, 1858
Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Young woman selling fruit in Canton. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
Sketches in China - the Burning of Telesio's Store, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in China - the Burning of Telesio's Store, 1858. Europeans in China. Telesio's Store...where sundry beverages and edibles were to be got
Attack on the "Braves" near the White Cloud Mountain, Canton - sketched by our special... 1858Attack on the "Braves" near the White Cloud Mountain, Canton - sketched by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. British forces attack in China
Street within the City Walls, Canton - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: UnknownStreet within the City Walls, Canton - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. On the right...is the sedan, which is a general conveyance used by persons of quality in China
Plan of the Attack on the Forts and Batteries of Canton, Nov.12 and 13, 1856, (1857). Creator: UnknownPlan of the Attack on the Forts and Batteries of Canton, Nov.12 and 13, 1856, (1857). British naval officer:..we have had a job to take some forts called the Bocca Tigris
The British Factories at Canton, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe British Factories at Canton, 1857....from a drawing by a Chinese artist...The comparatively small space occupied by the foreigners on the river-side is, notwithstanding its limited extent
Chinese Pirate-boat at Canton - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: UnknownChinese Pirate-boat at Canton - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. The river swarms with pirates...and they carry on their depredations unchecked in the very teeth of the forts...The pirate
The Breaching Battery, Dutch Folly Fort, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe War with China - The Breaching Battery, Dutch Folly Fort, 1857. Dutch Folly, in addition to the Sybille's 68-pounders, is armed with the Samson's 92-cwt
Capture of Bocca Tigris Forts by the English Squadron - the Attack on North and South Wantung, 1857The War with China - Capture of Bocca Tigris Forts by the English Squadron - the Attack on North and South Wantung, 1857. Encounter, North Wantung, Nankin, South Aminghoy, Hornet, South Wantung
Capture of French Folly Fort - Termination of the Action, and Blowing-up of Junks, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe War with China - Capture of French Folly Fort - Termination of the Action, and Blowing-up of Junks, 1857. French Folly is still in the hands of the Chinese
Capture of French Folly Fort, near Canton, by H.M.S. "Barracouta" and "Coromandel"... 1857The War with China - Capture of French Folly Fort, near Canton, by H.M.S. "Barracouta" and "Coromandel" - Commencement of the Action, 1857
Chinese Passage Boats, near Canton, 1857. Creator: UnknownChinese Passage Boats, near Canton, 1857. Second Opium War. The Admiral...next proceeded to destroy the junks of war and a fortification situated below the city, called French Folly
Part of the Destroyed Walls of Canton, from the Dutch Folly Fort - from a sketch by an... 1857. Creator: UnknownPart of the Destroyed Walls of Canton, from the Dutch Folly Fort - from a sketch by an officer engaged in the operations, 1857. China, Second Opium War
The Dutch Folly Fort, Canton River - from a painting by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Dutch Folly Fort, Canton River - from a painting by a Chinese artist, 1857. Second Opium War....it was found necessary to proceed on the offensive
Bombardment of Canton: the Suburbs on Fire - from a sketch by an officer engaged in the... 1857. Creator: UnknownBombardment of Canton: the Suburbs on Fire - from a sketch by an officer engaged in the operations, 1857. War in China: The time is approaching when our present treaty with China will have
Sketches in China - the "Sanspareil" Naval Brigade landing at Canton, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in China - the "Sanspareil" Naval Brigade landing at Canton, 1858. British sailors disembark from a warship in Canton
View of a triumphal arch on a square in Canton, 1700-1799. Creator: AnonView of a triumphal arch on a square in Canton, 1700-1799
Dutch Folly Fort, Canton River, 1857. Creator: UnknownDutch Folly Fort, Canton River, 1857. Forts in the Pearl River in Guangzhou (previously called Canton), which the Europeans used during the Second Opium War
Chinese Smuggling Craft, Strait of Formosa, 1857. Creator: UnknownChinese Smuggling Craft, Strait of Formosa, 1857. Ship in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
Attempt to Capture the Passenger-steamer "Fei Ma" ("Flying Horse") by 53 Imperial Junks... 1857Attempt to Capture the Passenger-steamer "Fei Ma" ("Flying Horse") by 53 Imperial Junks, in Canton River
Canton and Part of the Suburbs, sketched during the Conflagration in the City, 1857. Creator: UnknownCanton and Part of the Suburbs, sketched during the Conflagration in the City, 1857. This Sketch is of interest as it was taken during the only fire of importance which we have succeeded as yet in
Chinese Merchants Lorchas, Canton River, 1857. Creators: Edwin Weedon, UnknownChinese Merchants Lorchas, Canton River, 1857. Second Opium War. The lorcha is used in the coasting trade of China by the English
The War with China - Interior of the Dutch Folly Fort, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe War with China - Interior of the Dutch Folly Fort, 1857. Second Opium War. The Folly is in beautiful order, everything in its proper place; great credit is due to the two lieutenants in command
The War with China - Interior of the Anunghoy Bogue Forts, sketched after their demolition... 1857. Creator: UnknownThe War with China - Interior of the Anunghoy Bogue Forts, sketched after their demolition by the "Nankin" and the "Calcutta", 1857
Chinese Pagodah, - Between Canton & Whampoa, 1834. Creator: Anthony Vandyke Copley FieldingChinese Pagodah, - Between Canton & Whampoa, 1834. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]
View of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813.. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich CheskyView of the Canal, Leading to Gonamu Opposite Canton, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe
Goppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich CheskyGoppo, or the Custom Office Director in Canton, Sailing on His Vessel, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe
Plan of the City of Canton, 1857. Creator: UnknownPlan of the City of Canton, 1857. Map showing the city wall, pagoda, foreign factories, Choo Keang or Pearl River, old city, foundling hospital, treasure house, governor's house, new city, ditch
View of the British Consulate, Canton, c1891. Creator: James GrantView of the British Consulate, Canton, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Jui-Lin, Governor-General of the Two Kwang Provinces, c. 1868. Creator: John ThomsonJui-Lin, Governor-General of the Two Kwang Provinces, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xiii from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)
Tea-Picking in Canton, c. 1868. Creator: John ThomsonTea-Picking in Canton, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xix from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)
Boat Girls; A Canton Boatwoman and Child; Musicians; Musicians, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. vii from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)
A Cantonese Gentleman; A Cantonese Gentleman; Schroffing Dollars; Reeling Silk, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xxii from the album " illustrations of china and its people
A Canton Lady; The Ladys Maid; A Bride and Bridegroom, c. 1868. Creator: John ThomsonA Canton Lady; The Ladys Maid; A Bride and Bridegroom, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xv from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)
A Canton Pawn Shop; Honam Temple, Canton; Temple of Five Hundred Gods, Canton... c. 1868A Canton Pawn Shop; Honam Temple, Canton; Temple of Five Hundred Gods, Canton; The Abbot of the Temple, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl
The Old Factory Site, Canton, c. 1868. Creator: John ThomsonThe Old Factory Site, Canton, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xvi from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)