Heirloom (Complete Four Parts)

Author: Shi Chengjin (Qing Dynasty), compiled and edited by Yu Yueheng
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: In his leisure time from political affairs, he enjoys reading Tianji's Family Treasure, as its words are simple and straightforward, and its matters are deeply touching, serving as a warning bell for the world and a boat for benefiting people. (Quote by Zuo Bishu, Governor of Yangzhou). It teaches people to do good, guides them to be upright, and presents the most crucial and essential matters in the simplest and most clear language, allowing readers to feel delighted and enlightened, as if waking from a dream or dispelling mist. It is said that understanding the world thoroughly is what makes a good piece of writing. This book is divided into four volumes, covering various aspects of life, such as studying and being a person, managing the family and dealing with others, seasonal fashion, customs and etiquette, as well as civil architecture, food processing, health care, and raising children. It is comprehensive, serving as "essential knowledge of human relationships and worldly affairs, and the key methods for self-cultivation and family management," making it a treasured family heirloom.