China Boy

by Idwal Jones

A collection of short China Boy, Marsh Duck, The Hanging of Chung Foo, Li Fang Serves Tea, A Party at Mr. K. Nagoya's, and Miss Mori. "Short stories of early California days in San Francisco, the mercury mines of New Almaden, and old Tuolomne. The author presents authentic plots, colorful characters and a remarkably subtle understanding of the California Chinese and Japanese character." [quote from Estate Books] Lovely illustration to title page (see images). Bound in paper-covered boards with Chinese characters decoration, cloth spine with gold title. Letterpress printed. Limited Edition of 1,000.

Hardcover

Reviews

[Claudia Skelton · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting collection of short stories of the early California days, created in 1936 by a Welsh-American novelist. These stories are focused on the population boom in California, with an understanding of the Chinese and Japanese characters. Of interest in reading these is the delicate psychological theme woven into each story. (3.5 stars.)