01705cam a22003253u 4500 7312 UtSlPG 20260610133205.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 PL Shen, Kuo, 1031-1095 夢溪筆談, Volume 01-06 Mengxi Bi Tan, Volume 01-06 [1031-1095 A.D.] Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Pool_Essays Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by Sally Yu "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7312 49303 49303