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Lifetime: 1831 - 1915 Passed: ≈ 109 years ago

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Anna Harriette Leonowens

Books by Anna Harriette Leonowens

English Governess at the Siamese Court Cover image

English Governess at the Siamese Court

History Memoir Travel Biography
19th century Biography Travel Memoir Culture Clash Royal Court Women in history Siam Thailand Bangkok Western Education

English Governess at the Siamese Court is a memoir by Anna Harriette Leonowens, who served as a teacher to the wives and children of King Mongkut of Siam from 1862 to 1867. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the Siames...