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Libraly Journal ›› 2023, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (391): 124-134.

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Textual Research on the Editions of Zhu Gong’s BeishanWine Classic

Pan Xirong (Huzhou Library)   

  • Online:2023-11-15 Published:2023-12-05
  • About author:Pan Xirong (Huzhou Library)

Abstract:

Beishan Wine Classic written by Zhu Gong of Huzhou is the first existing special workthat comprehensively and systematically discusses the craft of making koji and brewing wine in China.It comes in many versions. The earliest extant version is the Zhejiang engraving in the early SouthernSong Dynasty, which is the source of various versions in later generations. In this paper, by combing therelevant bibliography and comparing various important manuscripts and editions seen so far, the paperoutlines the circulation track of these copies and explores the source relationship of these handed down tothe world, which is helpful to restore their true features and further collate and study.