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' is a meticulous exploration of a centuries-old legend intertwining botanical mythology and the evolution of the cotton industry. Lee masterfully delves into the myth of the Vegetable Lamb, a fantastical creature believed to be part plant and part animal, to shed light on historical perceptions of nature and commerce. ...