January 18, 2025
Tag: Qian Dynasty 1735
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Qianlong’s Marble Boat That Doesn’t Float
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Remembered by those who have visited as the Marble Boat and known by the Chinese as the Boat of Purity and Ease, is not marble and it is not a boat. This remarkable structure is a two-story pavilion made of wood that stands at the edge of Lake Kunming – part of the area known…
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May 30, 2022 5 Comments
Postcard History has reached a milestone – Three Years of Publication! As we end our third year, it seemed appropriate to present a two-part article that would open our fourth year. Coney Island is a genuine American experience and only a few know it the way Hy Mariampolski does.