Photograph of Hong Kong, looking down to the harbour, with a caption that reads: 'General View of Hong Kong, Looking West. This is one of the most effective views of the Series. The Murray Barracks occupy the middle foreground, the fine house of Messrs. Augustine Heard & Co. being conspicuous on the left. The City Hall is seen to advantage in the centre of the picture, Stonecutter's Island being visible in the distance. The hills in the background include a portion of Lantao [Lantau] Island, celebrated in Chinese legends as the original home of the mermaid'.
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