The Peak (An Illustrated History of Hong Kong's Top District)
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Product Details
Author:
Richard J. Garrett
Series:
Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Studies Series
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
220
Publisher:
Blacksmith Books (December 31, 2018)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9789887792703
ISBN-10:
9887792705
Dimensions:
7.45" x 9.63" x 1.05"
Case Pack:
20
File:
Eloquence-SimonSchuster_06032026_P10163223_onix30_Complete-20260603.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
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$28.95
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$24.90
Weight:
32.4oz
Publisher Identifier:
P-SS
Discount Code:
C
Audience:
General/trade
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
Blacksmith Books
Overview
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.
