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"The Classic of Mountains and Seas" is an important classic in pre-Qin China. The book was not written at one time or written by one person. The "Book of Mountains and Seas" has a total of 18 volumes handed down from generation to generation, including 5 volumes of "The Classic of Mountains" and 13 volumes of "The Classic of Seas". Its content mainly covers geographical knowledge in folklore, including mountains and rivers, minerals, ethnic groups, products, medicines, sacrifices, witch doctors, etc. It also preserves many popular ancient myths, legends and fables, including Kuafu chasing the sun, Nuwa mending the sky, Jingwei filling the sea, Dayu controlling the floods, etc. "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" has extraordinary documentary value and is of reference value for the study of ancient Chinese history, geography, culture, Chinese and foreign transportation, folk customs, mythology, etc. "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" is a complete vernacular translation of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas", with appropriate annotations on rare words and names. In addition, it also comes with a large number of illustrations drawn from the ancient book "The Classic of Mountains and Seas".