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The English Governess at the Siamese Court
The English Governess at the Siamese Court Author:Anna Leonowens Anna Leonownes' memoir of her six year as a governess in the Royal Palace of Bangkok was the inspiration for the beloved Broadway musical The king and I, as well as two award-winning films. First published in 1870, Leonowens' memoir is the true story of a proper English governess who is hired by the King of Siam to tutor his many children. A del... more »ightful portrait of an unlikely friendship between two headstrong personalities, it is also a revealing peak at two very different cultures.« less