The China Hunters Club (1878)

The China Hunters Club is a novel written by Annie Trumbull Slosson and published in 1878. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows a group of American women who form a club to collect Chinese porcelain. The club members are fascinated by the beauty and intricacy of the porcelain, and they embark on a mission to acquire as much of it as possible.The main character of the book is Miss Susan, a wealthy and independent woman who leads the China Hunters Club. She is joined by other women from various social classes, including Mrs. Van Brunt, a wealthy socialite, and Miss Jane, a middle-class teacher. Together, they travel to China and other parts of Asia to search for rare and valuable pieces of porcelain.As they travel, the women encounter various challenges and obstacles, including cultural differences and the danger of theft and piracy. They also learn about the history and significance of Chinese porcelain, as well as the impact of the opium trade on Chinese society.Throughout the novel, Slosson explores themes of female empowerment, cultural exchange, and the pursuit of beauty and knowledge. The China Hunters Club is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century America and its fascination with Asian art and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.