This book relies on various historical documents such as genealogies, local records, and tomb inscriptions to systematically analyze 86 prominent clans in the historical Qingpu region. The primary focus is on exploring the origins, lineage changes, characteristics, and societal contributions of these clans, with brief descriptions of representative figures within them. Additionally, to facilitate readers' understanding of the background of relevant surnames, each surname's research section provides an overview and a concise history of its development in Qingpu. The book also includes field investigations and records of the current status of the residences of some clans' descendants in Qingpu.

本书依托族谱、方志、墓志等诸文献，共梳理出历史上青浦地区86个望族，重点探究这些望族源流、世系变迁、特点及其社会贡献，对其中代表人物进行简略叙述；此外，为方便读者了解相关姓氏背景，每个姓氏研究的篇首交代了该姓氏概况及其在青浦发展简史，对部分望族在青浦的居住地包括少数后裔的现今状况进行实地的调查和记录。