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Anna Harriette Leonowens’s memoir provides a rare and vivid account of life in the court of King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam in the mid-19th century. With a keen eye for detail, Leonowens describes the customs, rituals, and traditions of the Siamese court, as well as her own experiences as a governess to the king’s children. An engrossing read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Thailand.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.