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English: John Thomson: IN the street shown in the picture Hong-kong residents will readily recognize the semi-Chinese, semi- European roadway which leads to Wanchi, Wong-nei chong, or Happy Valley.

It is chiefly occupied by native shopkeepers, who supply the wants of the soldiers and their families, residing in the extensive barracks of the neighbourhood. Among others, there is a Chinaman who has been some years in California, where he learned the art of foreign shoe-making. He imports the leather from America, and has taught a number of workmen, whom he has in his employ, to make boots and shoes, which for general appearance, for durability, and price, will bear comparison with the best work of foreign manufacture. A number of cane-chair makers reside in the street, and drive a thriving trade with Europeans, furnishing a variety of light easy-chairs for the open verandahs of foreign houses.

In passing along the street at any hour, from sunrise to nearly midnight, one has many opportunities of observing the constant industry of the Chinese. They appear to have no set hours of labour, but work day and night until their tasks are done.
Source Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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John Thomson  (1837–1921)  wikidata:Q736862 s:en:Author:John Thomson (1837-1921)
 
John Thomson
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John Thompson; J. Thomson; John, F. R. G. S. Thomson; John Thomson (1837-1921); John Thompson (1837-1921)
Description British photographer, writer, photojournalist, geographer and world traveler
Date of birth/death 14 June 1837 Edit this at Wikidata 29 September 1921 / 30 September 1921 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Edinburgh London
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