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Fighting for Women’s Rights
The Extraordinary Adventures of Anna Leonowens
by Moushumi Chakrabarty
From her time growing up in India and the Royal Court of Siam, Anna developed an independent nature that she brought with her to North America. As a well-known author, Anna toured America landing in Halifax where she single-handedly created an art school for girls - later to become the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. This is her story.
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