View of Yang-tcheou

The Costume of China. Illustrated in forty-eight c Author: Alexander, William / William Miller: London, 1805 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 455.e.9, plate 42 View of the city of Yang-tcheou, showing a temple; a monument; a fort and part of the city walls. In the foreground is a tower, at the top of which are soldiers presenting their shields in front of the embrasures, as a compliment to the Ambassador. On the river are sailing vessels. Image taken from The Costume of China. Illustrated in forty-eight coloured engravings. Originally published/produced in William Miller: London, 1805.