Project Gutenberg 2008-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 307 Song, Yingxing 1587 宋應星 天工開物 Tian Gong Kai Wu Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiangong_Kaiwu Produced by Kai Hong Fang "天工開物" by Yingxing Song is a comprehensive scientific treatise written in the 17th century. The work focuses on the intricate relationships between human labor and nature in the production of goods, particularly in agriculture, textiles, and other crafts. It serves as both a historical document and a guide to various techniques, tools, and methods that enhance productivity and understanding of the natural world. The opening of this work sets the stage for its exploration of agricultural practices, particularly concerning rice cultivation. It discusses the significance of different rice varieties, their planting and harvesting methods, the ideal conditions for growth, and the associated risks such as pests and weather-related disasters. The text emphasizes the idea that careful observation, diligent practice, and an understanding of environmental factors are essential for successful farming, establishing a foundational connection between traditional knowledge and practical agriculture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Science -- China -- History Technology -- China -- History Q Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Science - General Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: How To ... 221201 2025-06-10T11:58:01.952672 text/html 221022 2025-01-10T11:45:15.667267 text/html 161938 2025-06-10T11:58:06.888611 application/epub+zip 164095 2025-06-10T11:58:03.783690 application/epub+zip 164096 2025-06-10T11:58:02.587634 application/epub+zip 288921 2025-06-10T11:58:09.081651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281102 2025-06-10T11:58:06.202637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255119 2022-09-11T14:23:32.998242 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197048 2025-06-10T11:58:01.662706 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 196953 2021-01-03T13:45:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 98369 2021-01-03T13:45:42 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17150 2025-06-10T11:58:09.221600 application/rdf+xml 8591 2025-06-10T11:58:03.192635 image/jpeg 2410 2025-06-10T11:58:02.862652 image/jpeg 160141 2025-06-10T11:58:01.971670 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia