Name: China: Through the Lens of John Thomson (1868–1872)
Author: John Thomson
ISBN: 9786167339009

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China: Through the Lens of John Thomson (1868–1872)

Photographer
John Thomson
Publisher

River Books (Bangkok, Thailand)
ISBN

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Publication Year

2010
Edition

First Edition

Hardcover (with Dust Jacket) hardcover English, Chinese 168 pages 31.0 x 31.0 x 2.3 cm 1817g

Description

Exploring a pivotal period in 19th-century China, the photographs of John Thomson from 1868 to 1872 capture vivid scenes and daily life across a transforming nation. The imagery offers a detailed visual archive that documents both urban and rural environments, revealing cultural, architectural, and social facets during the late Qing dynasty.

China: Through the Lens of John Thomson (1868–1872) compiles these historic photographs within 168 pages, providing a focused presentation that invites reflection on the complexities of China’s past. Published by River Books in Bangkok, the book situates Thomson’s work as a seminal visual record without editorial embellishment.

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