The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant

Henry Lee's "The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant" intricately weaves together folklore and natural history, exploring an exotic and mythical narrative that highlights the relationship between culture and agriculture. Through a blend of enchanting prose and vivid imagery, Lee delves into the legendary 'vegetable lamb,' a strange creature believed to sprout from the ea...