In the street names of Hong Kong, a rich history of the city can be found, The authors, in this illustrated book, explore that history as they explain the origins and meanings of those names. Through their exhaustive research, Signs of a Colonial Era provides the stories behind the well-known streets and those that are obscure and puzzling. But a few have resisted their efforts...
In the street names of Hong Kong, a rich history of the city can be found, The authors, in this illustrated book, explore that history as they explain the origins and meanings of those names. Through their exhaustive research, Signs of a Colonial Era provides the stories behind the well-known streets and those that are obscure and puzzling. But a few have resisted their efforts, so there is a chapter of mysteries to intrigue and challenge the reader.
作者简介
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Andrew Yanne is a native of Hong Kong, educated in the U.K., now retired from textile manufacturing. He has had a life-long interest in photography. Gillis Heller is a long-time resident of Hong Kong, a lawyer for a public company, with a keen interest in Hong Kong history. Andrew Yanne is Gillis Heller’s 小舅父(mother’s younger brother).
目录
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Preface vii
Acknowledgement ix
Introduction 1
Royalty 7
London Ministers 25
Governors 35
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Preface vii
Acknowledgement ix
Introduction 1
Royalty 7
London Ministers 25
Governors 35
Other Hong Kong Civil Servants and Military Figures 83
Businesses and Businessmen 97
Miscellaneous 115
Linguistic Muddles 125
Mysteries 149
Maps 155
Bibliography 167
Index 175
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