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Published in 1749, The Governess, or The Little Female Academy by Sarah Fielding stands as the first full-length novel crafted specifically for children, marking a pivotal moment in 18th-century childrens literature. This enchanting tale unfolds within a girls boarding school, where the students gather each day to listen to a story or a chapter read aloud. Following the reading, Mrs. Teachum, the schools wise headmistress, imparts valuable lessons drawn from the narratives, blending education with moral guidance. - Summary by mlcui

In 1862, Anna Leonowens embarked on a unique journey. She was hired by King Mongkut of Siam to educate his extensive family - 39 wives, concubines, and 82 children. The King sought to provide them a modern Western education, a task that previous missionaries wives had failed to accomplish. Anna took her son Louis to Bangkok, leaving her daughter Avis in England. She served in the Siamese court for nearly six years, first as a teacher and then as the kings language secretary. Despite the respect and political influence she held, she found herself at odds with the terms of her employment, ...