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A Bibliophile & Merchant in Shanghai during Modern Times:Zhang Zhiming

Wang Xirong   

  • Online:2017-02-21 Published:2017-02-25

Abstract:

Zhang Zhiming was a famous merchant as Ningbo Gang and bibliophile in Shanghai during modern times. He liked ancient books and collected them, established successively private library named “Gu Huan Room” in Tokyo and Shanghai. This paper introduces Zhang’s life story and circle of friends,
analyses the thoughts, characteristic, usage and dissemination of his collecting books, and presents Zhang’s collection practice leaving an indelible impress in the Chinese history of modern culture.

Key words: Zhang Zhiming, Gu Huan Room, Bibliophile, Collection practice, Sinification of science