Dietary Notes

Author: [Ming] Wan Quan/[Yuan] Jia Ming
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Publishing Date: 2005-09-01
Features: [Editor's Recommendation] The "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Library" series selects one hundred famous works from the Chinese dynasties, covering ancient philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science and technology. These works are monumental historical masterpieces and beloved classics passed down through generations. They are presented to readers in modern translations of ancient classics. This series is published in a full-color, (picture and text) format, allowing readers to enjoy famous landscape paintings while reading the text. The selected illustrations are all from renowned collections such as "Jieziyuan Huapu" (The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting), "Yipintang Huapu" (One-Prong Studio Painting Manual), and "Sanxi Tang Baobao" (Three Rare Treasures Hall Treasure Collection). The combination of viewing and reading is pleasing to the eye, evoking a sense of refreshment and tranquility.
The Chinese nation has a civilization spanning thousands of years, creating a splendid ancient culture and leaving behind a rich spiritual legacy for humanity. It not only played a significant role in the formation and development of the Chinese nation but also holds great practical significance today. It enables people to correctly understand their national history while receiving patriotic education, cultivating moral character, improving the cultural quality of the entire nation, and promoting the prosperity of socialist culture. These classics are the cultural essence of our Yellow River descendants and have shaped the spirit of our Chinese nation.
To inherit our excellent cultural heritage and carry forward the legacy of our ancient civilization, we have launched the "Chinese Traditional Culture Classics Library" series. Guided by the principles of innovation and tradition, the series selects a variety of classic works from Chinese history, philosophy, history, geography, literature, and science and technology, publishing them in modern translations. We first focus on selecting monumental historical masterpieces from each field that are representative of ancient Chinese thought, while also including well-known and widely loved selections passed down through generations.
Considering the need for popularization and the target audience, most of these works are translated selectively, with annotations provided for the selected parts. The translations aim for accuracy and fluency, easing readers into the complexities of ancient texts and making them accessible in today's fast-paced world. This allows readers to directly engage with the essence of ancient Chinese culture, learning and applying it simultaneously. The series is designed to be enjoyable and understandable for the elderly, middle-aged, and young alike, ensuring that everyone can benefit from these timeless works.