About Author

Astin Chen is from Biyang, Henan, and resides in Zhengzhou for 20 years. He works as a supervisor in a company, and in addition to his mental work, he enjoys reading and occasionally taking notes. By gathering his scattered ideas, he has compiled a collection of thoughts that, while not necessarily beneficial to the world, are still interesting for a leisure activity reading. 陈中，笔名今夕，河南泌阳人，旅居郑州，鬻智为业。闲暇读书，偶有札记，集腋成裘，汇为一册，虽无益于经国济世，敝帚亦可自珍也。

Book Description

This book attempts to present "Bowu Zhi ( The Natural History )" in a spoken and readable format, bridging the gap between today's readers and ancient texts. It breaks down the text into easily digestible chunks, adds enhancements to fully convey the intended meaning, highlights select passages with commentary and extension, reinvents the style for a modern approach, and crafts an accessible and enjoyable reading experience. Its aim is to stimulate readers' interest and provide a glimpse of the magnificent and splendid culture of China. 本书尝试以口语讲读《博物志》，努力打通今日读者阅读古书的沟堑。拆烩以畅读速览，加料以曲尽其意，点读评述，拓展延伸，重塑文体，适口利口。以此抛砖引发读者趣味，得窥中华文化辉煌灿烂的一鳞半爪。