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Hong Kong's other side, far from the camera-cluttered shops of the main streets, can be seen by tourists who pick up a pamphlet outlining six walks th(...)
Hong Kong's other side, far from the camera-cluttered shops of the main streets, can be seen by tourists who pick up a pamphlet outlining six walks th(...)

Hong Kong's other side, far from the camera-cluttered shops of the main streets, can be seen by tourists who pick up a pamphlet outlining six walks th(...)

Date12/31/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hong Kong's other side; far from the camera-cluttered shops of the main streets; can be seen by tourists who pick up a pamphlet outlining six walks through the city. All they need are sturdy legs; curiosity - and the will power to abandon the bargain stores.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117461F
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