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Book Overview

"A unique cultural classic of the pre-Qin period, and an ancient marvel of a book rich in myths and legends. - Published by Zhonghua Book Company

先秦独特的文化典籍，一部富于神话传说的古老奇书。中华书局出版

This book, consisting of eighteen volumes, covers a wide range of subjects related to ancient times, including geography, astronomy, history, mythology, meteorology, animals, plants, mineral resources, medicine, religion, and more. It can be regarded as an encyclopedia of ancient social life.

The book records over 5,300 names of mountains, more than 250 names of rivers, over 120 kinds of animals, and more than 50 kinds of plants.

此书共十八卷，涵盖了上古地理、天文、历史、神话、气象、动物、植物、矿藏医药、宗教等方面的诸多内容，可以说是上古社会生活的一部百科全书。书中记载山名5300多处，水名250余条，动物120余种，植物50余种。

The Classic of Mountains and Seas is like a multicolored gem - no matter which angle you view it from, you will discover something wondrous. Wandering through its pages feels like stepping into the Garden of Eden; the eyes are greeted with exotic flowers and strange herbs, while fierce beasts and rare birds abound on every side. The wise ancients did not merely linger among them in wonder - they also placed great value on their practical uses. In the Classic of Mountains, after meticulously describing the basic features of each plant, bird, and animal, the author always points out the benefits or drawbacks they bring to humanity. The text places particular emphasis on the medicinal functions of animals and plants, so much so that the Classic of Mountains and Seas reads like an ancient Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica). At the same time, it pays close attention to the mineral resources of various regions. Gems of brilliant hues, gold and silver of dazzling radiance - they seem to cover the mountains and fields, scattered everywhere within reach. From these accounts left by the ancients, we see that their goal in understanding nature was to better serve humanity. In their devout attitudes when offering sacrifices to the mountain spirits, we sense a heart of reverence for nature - precisely what modern people lack. Today, as we raise high the banner of building a harmonious society, perhaps the wisdom of our ancient forebears can offer us some inspiration.

《山海经》像是一块五彩的宝石，我们不管从哪个角度去看，都会发现惊喜。漫步在《山海经》里，我们犹如走进了伊甸园，满眼是奇花异草，到处是猛兽珍禽。智慧的先民们不止流连其间，更重视它们的实用价值。在《山经》中，作者在细致描绘花草禽兽的基本特征之后，总要指出它们给人带来的利弊。书中特别重视动植物的药用功能，一部《山海经》就如同一部上古的《本草纲目》。同时，《山海经》对各地的矿藏资源也十分留意。色彩斑斓的宝石，光芒夺目的金银，简直是满山遍野，俯拾皆是。从先民的这些记叙中，我们看出他们了解自然的目的是为了更好地服务人类。在他们对山神祭祀的虔诚态度里，我们感受到的是一颗敬畏自然的心，而这点正是现代人所缺乏的。今天，我们高扬和谐社会的旗帜，先民们的智慧应该能对我们有所启示吧

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 7101158714
• ISBN13: 9787101158717
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Zhonghua Book Company