夢溪筆談, Volume 01-06 by Kuo Shen
"夢溪筆談, Volume 01-06" by Kuo Shen is an encyclopedic work published in 1088 during China's Song dynasty. Written by polymath and statesman Shen Kuo during forced retirement, this extensive compilation explores discoveries across medicine, mathematics, astronomy, technology, and natural science. The work records pioneering observations including magnetic declination, compass navigation, movable type printing, and geological theories based on fossil evidence. Covering topics from metallurgy to mysterious aerial phenomena, it preserves crucial insights
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| Author | Shen, Kuo, 1031-1095 |
|---|---|
| Title | 夢溪筆談, Volume 01-06 |
| Alternate Title | Mengxi Bi Tan, Volume 01-06 [1031-1095 A.D.] |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Pool_Essays |
| Credits | Produced by Sally Yu |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7312 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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