First is the beginning of the record

Author: Wei Song (Qing Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book is a specialized reference work for investigating the origins of various things. It is named as such because it records the origins of specific events and objects. The content includes 22 categories such as astronomy, geography, palaces, official positions, utensils, food and clothing, vehicles, laws, surnames, tombs, imperial examinations, seals and stamps, stationery, literature and history, currency, weapons, divination, games, birds and animals, etc., totaling over 2,000 sub-items. The content is concise and to the point, and with the newly added "Index of Sub-items," it is very easy to search and use.