The English Governess at the Siamese Court: The True Story Behind 'The King and I by Anna Harriette Leonowens

The English Governess at the Siamese Court: The True Story Behind 'The King and I

Anna Harriette Leonowens

320 pages first pub 1870 (editions)

nonfiction biography history memoir challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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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 st...

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