夢溪筆談, Volume 01-06

Written by polymath and statesman Shen Kuo during forced retirement, this extensive compilation explores discoveries across medicine, mathematics, astronomy, technology, and natural science.

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"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 into ancient Chinese scientific knowledge and innovation.

Format: EPUB
Language: zh
Length: 41 pages
Published: 1 January 1088