Hong Kong Then and Now by Vaughan Grylls - 9781910904084

HarperCollins Publishers

Hong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to lay claim to its \""fragrant harbour\"" in 1841. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since'from its rapid expansion as a Crown Colony to its handover to China in 1997 and its present status as one of the world's leading international financial centers. Pairing rare and previously unpublished photographs with contemporary views taken from the same location, Hong Kong: Then and Now highlights the rich and varied history of this constantly evolving metropolis, from Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Club, and the Star Ferry to Kowloon Walled CIty, Chek Lap Kok Airport, and the gleaming skyscrapers of its central banking district. Sites include: Victoria Harbour, the Peak, the Star Ferry Pier, Man Ho\n\nHong Kong Then and Now\u00AE\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price advertis;