| Description |
xxv, 254 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Cityscapes |
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Cityscapes.
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| Contents |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Hong Kong (China) -- History.
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Hong Kong (China) -- Civilization.
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Hong Kong (China) -- Description and travel.
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| LC no. |
2007001938 |
| ISBN |
9780195314960 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9780195314977 paperback alkaline paper |
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0195314964 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0195314972 paperback alkaline paper |
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