Shen, Kuo 1031-1095 creator text utu 2005 monographic zh 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Pool_Essays Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by Sally Yu Original publication data not identified China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Anecdotes PL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7312 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7312 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133205.0 7312