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The crisis in China. The Taku forts, bombarded and captured by the powers on June 17.
4 scenes: 1. An overview of the Taku forts, bombarded and captured by the powers 2. ‘Orlando,’ 1st class cruiser in Chinese waters. 3. Astronomical instruments at Peking made when the Jesuits were in power, about 1670. 4. Ancient bronze astronomical instruments on the wall at Peking.
Source | Illustrated London News, 1900-06-23 |
Format | 1 print : engraving, black and white ; 40 x 28 cm |
Publisher | London : Publisher not identified |
Year | 1900 |
HKBU Library collection | Illustrations from British historical newspapers |
Work type | |
Permalink | https://bcc.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/artcollection/iln-sphere-051 |
Library record | View the record in HKBU library catalogue |
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