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Publication of the Encyclopedia
- When
- May 1637
- Where
- Unspecified
Song Yingxing's Tiangong Kaiwu was published in May 1637 with financial support from patron Tu Shaokui.
The Chinese encyclopedia, titled The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, was released in May 1637. The publication was made possible through funding provided by Song Yingxing's patron, Tu Shaokui. The work covers technical issues including gunpowder weapons and naval mine mechanisms.
Sources
- Tiangong Kaiwu Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-30
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