| The Peak: An Illustrated History of Hong Kong's Top District Contributor(s): Garrett, Richard J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9887792705 ISBN-13: 9789887792703 Publisher: Blacksmith Books OUR PRICE: $26.06 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - China - History | Historical Geography - History | Social History |
| Series: Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.4" W x 9.4" (1.72 lbs) 220 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
