№.60 The Pass of Yang Chow 楊洲關

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 China, strategically located at the confluence of the Grand Canal and the Yangtze River, serving as the maritime gateway for feudal dynasties for nearly a millennium.

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From a Drawing in the possession of Sir Geo. Staunton, Bart

Drawn by

T. Allom

Engraved by

A.Willmore

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