1. The Pearl River and the barren island : the story of Hong Kong -- 2. Centres of power and imagination : central and admiralty -- 3. "Suzie's world" : from Wan Chai to Happy Valley -- 4. "The great learning" : Pokfulam, Hong Kong University and western district -- 5. A floating world : the Peak, Aberdeen, Stanley and Repulse Bay -- 6. Across the fragrant harbour : the nine dragons -- 7. "Somewhere between heaven and earth" : from the new territories to the outlying islands
