Flirt with others

Author: Ying Ning (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: I have always dreamed that contemporary China could have a natural history work worthy of comparison to The Solitary Stroller's Natural History. We have such a long tradition of "the study of birds, beasts, plants, and trees," and there is no need to travel far to foreign countryside to seek the true charm of nature. However, since no one wrote such a book specifically for me, I had to gather contributions from various sources. For my own enjoyment and to share with others. Scientific sketches, also known as knowledge sketches, are short, lively, popular, and interesting. They cover a vast range of topics in a small space, capturing the essence of the grand in the small. From astronomy to geography, there is nothing they do not touch upon. The editors of The Collection of Inquiry have sifted through tens of thousands of scientific sketches, selecting the finest works and organizing them into three series: one on flowers and plants, another on birds and beasts, and the third on small insects. The authors of this series range from literary giants such as Lao She, Zhou Zuoren, Ye Lingfeng, Feng Zikai, and Wang Zengqi, to scientific luminaries like Zhou Jianren, Gao Shiqi, and Jia Zuzhang. A galaxy of stars, each leading their own era. To make the entire collection even more delightful, the editors have selected relevant illustrations, making the series a visual feast, even more exquisite.