Anna and the king of siam editado por Harper & Row USA
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
"An enchanting book. The author wears her scholarship with grace, and the amazing story she has to tell is recounted with humor and understanding. And what a story it is!" -- "Atlantic Monthly"An invitig escape into an unfamiliar, exotic past. Ms. Landon's is one calculated to transport us instantly."-- "New York Times
Anna Leonowens, a proper Englishwoman, was an unlikley candidate to change the course of Siamese (Thai) history. A young widow and mother, her services were engaged in the 1860's by King Mongkut of Siam to help him communicate with foreign governments and be the tutor to his children and favored concubines. Stepping off the steamer from London, Anna found herself in an exotic land she could have only dreamed of lush landscape of mystic faiths and curious people, and king's palace bustling with royal pageantry, ancient custom, and harems. One of her pupils, the young prince Chulalongkorn, was particularly influenced by Leonowens and her Western ideals. He learned about Abraham Lincoln and the tenets of democracy from her, and years later he would become Siam's most progressive king. He guided the country's transformation from a feudal state to a modern society, abolshing slavery and making many other radical reforms. Weaving meticulously researched facts with beautifully imagined scenes, Margret Landon recreates an unforgettable portrait of life in a forgotten extotic land. Written more than fifty years ago, and translated into dozens of languages, Anna and the King of Siam (the inspiration for the magical play and film The King and I)continues to delight and enchant readers around the world.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Gastos de envío:
GRATIS
A Estados Unidos de America
Gastos de envío:
GRATIS
A Estados Unidos de America
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00061063518
Cantidad disponible: 7 disponibles
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Acceptable. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00061977525
Cantidad disponible: 3 disponibles
Librería: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book. Nº de ref. del artículo: DBV.0060954884.G
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Acceptable. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 466XBX000G7J
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Good condition. Short gifter's inscription on inside. Nº de ref. del artículo: N00A-02715
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: Good. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. First Edition. Corners are slightly bent. Used - Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6-L-3-0234
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Ex-library book (rebinding) with usual markings. Meets or exceeds the good condition guidelines. Nice copy. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. Nº de ref. del artículo: X0060954884X3
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_393232688
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.72. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0060954884I3N00
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Margaret Ayer Ilustrador. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.72. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0060954884I3N00
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles