This book assembles a collection of nineteenth-century photographs capturing diverse subjects across regions including Siam, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Cyprus, and London. The images depict children, families, workers, dancers, and princes, as well as landscapes and street scenes. Through this visual documentation, the book offers insights into the everyday life, social structures, and environments of these areas during that period. The compilation highlights the cultural diversity and historical contexts of the regions photographed, providing a visual narrative of the past through the lens of early photography.