Before the Lens: Old China in the Writings of John Thomson

Author: (English) Thomson
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Publishing Date: 2001-07-01
Features: As a travelogue by a photographer, this book covers a wide range of topics, both documenting official meetings between Thomson and high-ranking Qing government officials and sharing many folk legends. Whether in photographs or text, it provides valuable reference material for us to gain insights into the history and culture of China over a hundred years ago from a side perspective.