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Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. The British in China. Small vessels only can approach the mouth of the Peiho River. Large ships are obliged to anchor just in sight of the low shores through which it flows into the sea of Pecheli. There is also a bar at the entrance, which can only be crossed by gun-boats at high tide. The forts which we took in 1858, and upon which, reconstructed by the Chinese, we suffered so severe a defeat in 1859, are just inside the entrance, within range of heavy guns from outside the bar...It is said three thousand junks ascend the river in the month of June, loaded with grain for the consumption of Pekin...Tien-Tsin is about seventy miles from the mouth of the river, as miserable in appearance as most Chinese cities. The walls are in bad repair. No guns were mounted on them in 1858, The suburb, as usual in China, is in a far more flourishing condition than the town within the walls. It is situated on a large plain dotted with villages, through which a fine road leads to Pekin. Apricots and other fruits are plentiful, and the vineyards are trained prettily in arches...At Tien-Tsin the Grand Canal, or more properly its continuation, the Eu-ho River, falls into the Peiho'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Tien-Tsin on the Banks of the Peiho River, 1860" is an evocative photograph that captures the bustling activity on the banks of the Peiho River in China during the British expedition to the region. The image, taken in 1860, shows the city of Tien-Tsin, which is located about seventy miles from the mouth of the river. The river's entrance is narrow, and only small vessels can approach, while large ships are forced to anchor just outside, awaiting high tide to cross the bar. The photograph describes the strategic importance of Tien-Tsin, as it was the site of forts taken by the British in 1858, which were later recaptured by the Chinese in 1859, resulting in a severe defeat for the British forces. The city appears to be in a state of disrepair, with crumbling walls and no guns mounted on them in 1858. However, the suburb, located outside the city walls, is thriving, with flourishing villages and fertile lands. The photograph also highlights the significance of the Grand Canal, or Eu-ho River, which falls into the Peiho River at Tien-Tsin. The canal was an essential waterway for transporting grain from the southern provinces to Beijing, and during the month of June, an estimated three thousand junks would ascend the river, laden with grain for the Chinese capital. The photograph provides a glimpse into the economic, strategic, and cultural significance of Tien-Tsin during a pivotal moment in Chinese history. Despite the city's apparent misery, the surrounding countryside is abundant with apricots, other fruits, and vineyards, adding to the visual richness of the image. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating window into the past, offering insights into the complexities of China's history and its relationship with the outside world.
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