China collecting in America

A warm, memoir‑style guide invites listeners into the timeless hobby of “china hunting,” where the thrill of tracking down forgotten porcelain becomes a season‑long adventure. The narrator’s reverent tone mixes vivid summer cravings with quiet winter reflections, turning each piece of pottery into a portal to America’s early days and the personal stories they carry.

The book catalogs everything from early English imports and Dutch “Japan taste” wares to rare oriental imports and the celebrated china once owned by presidents and naval heroes. Interwoven with anecdotes about historic landmarks, patriotic designs, and the cultural meanings behind each pattern, the work offers both a practical reference for collectors and a rich portrait of American heritage, all illustrated with charming period images.