Qimin Yaoshu

Author: Jia Sixie (Northern Wei Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Jia Sixie was an outstanding agricultural scientist during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period in China. The "Qimin Yaoshu" (Essential Techniques for the People of Qi) he compiled is a comprehensive and extensive agricultural production technology book, one of the "Four Great Agricultural Books" of ancient China. The content is remarkably rich and covers a wide range of topics, including the cultivation of various crops, the production of various economic forest trees, and the utilization of various wild plants, among others. Additionally, the book provides detailed introductions to the raising and disease prevention of various domestic poultry, livestock, fish, silkworms, etc. It also encompasses a variety of other subjects, such as the processing of agricultural by-products (e.g., brewing), food processing, the production of stationery and daily necessities, and much more. This book is a facsimile of an ancient text without punctuation, suitable for lovers of classical literature.