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Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Historical Map Explore the wonders and magic of this unforgettable classic and take an exhilarating step back in time! Mrs. Spring Fragrance by Sui Sin Far is a book of literary fiction first published in 1912 in the United States. Be inspired and moved by prose written in times long gone. Classic works of literature have memorable characters and offer profound and eternal reflections on the human condition. A celebrated classic filled with poignant stories depicting the joy and struggles that Chinese immigrants faced in America in the early 20th century. Sneak Peak ‘Mrs. Spring Fragrance walked through the leafy alleys of the park, admiring the flowers and listening to the birds singing. It was a beautiful afternoon with the warmth from the sun cooled by a refreshing breeze. As she walked along she meditated upon a book which she had some notion of writing. Many American women wrote books. Why should not a Chinese? She would write a book about Americans for her Chinese women friends. The American people were so interesting and mysterious. Something of pride and pleasure crept into Mrs. Spring Fragrance’s heart as she pictured Fei and Sie and Mai Gwi Far listening to Lae-Choo reading her illuminating paragraphs.' Synopsis Mrs. Spring Fragrance is a collection of short stories written in the early twentieth century by Sui Sin Far, the pen name of Chinese-British-Canadian-American author Edith Maude Eaton. The work is notable as the "the earliest book of fiction published in the United States by an author of mixed Chinese and white descent." The book is cleverly divided into two sections, Mrs. Spring Fragrance is aimed at adults, while Tales of Chinese Children is aimed at children. They are set in Seattle and San Francisco and reflect the daily struggles and joys of Chinese families in North America. The stories that describe the cultural clashes between European sett