100 Books of Ancient China Classics - Ice Identification; Bing Jian冰鉴

The author of the book, Zeng Guofan 曾国藩 (November 26, 1811 - March 12, 1872), was born in Changsha, Hunan. He was a key senior official in the late Qing Dynasty, the founder and commander of the Xiang Army, a strategist and politician of the Qing Dynasty. The book of Bing Jian冰鉴, literally “Ice Identification”, is a textbook on recognizing and selecting talents. It is a practical classic handbook about traditional Chinese Physiognomy, including Zeng Guofan’s insights and experience for all his life. It has great influence in China and other countries around the world.