Richard J Garrett

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The Peak: An Illustrated History of Hong Kong's Top DistrictHardcover, 31 December 2018

The Peak: An Illustrated History of Hong Kong's Top District
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Part of Series
Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Studies
Print Length
220 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Blacksmith Books
Date Published
31 Dec 2018
ISBN-10
9887792705
ISBN-13
9789887792703

Description

The Peak is Hong Kong's top residential district, where property prices are as high as the altitude. How did it become an exclusive enclave in the bustling business center of 19th-century Asia? The British wanted relief from summer heat and the Peak was the obvious place to escape it. When the Governor adopted Mountain Lodge as a summer getaway, development accelerated and the opening of the Peak Tram in 1888 made access easier. Gradually a community developed and a church, a club and a school were established. This book describes how the now-popular tourist area developed over time and adapted as needs changed.

Product Details

Author:
Richard J Garrett
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
31 December 2018
Dimensions:
23.88 x 18.8 x 2.29 cm
ISBN-10:
9887792705
ISBN-13:
9789887792703
Language:
English
Pages:
220
Weight:
780.18 gm

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