The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant. / To Which Is Added a Sketch of the History of Cotton and the Cotton Trade

Name: The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant. / To Which Is Added a Sketch of the History of Cotton and the Cotton Trade
Author: Henry Lee

By Henry Lee

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About This Book

An exploration of a medieval fable about a purported plant that bears lamb-like offspring, tracing how the story was recorded, illustrated, imitated, and explained over time. The author evaluates travelers' accounts, botanical specimens, and fabricated objects that fueled belief, offers critical interpretation and debunking of the myth, and then presents a concise history of cotton and its trade, with supporting appendices, illustrations, and an index.

About the Author

Henry Lee

Henry Lee was an author known for his contributions to literature that often blend elements of fable and natural history. His notable works include "The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary: A Curious Fable of the Cotton Plant," which explores the intriguing relationship between myth and botany. Lee's writings also delve into the realms of marine life, as seen in "Sea Monsters Unmasked, and Sea Fables Explained," where he seeks to demystify oceanic creatures. His diverse range of topics reflects a curiosity about the natural world and its stories, making his works a unique part of literary heritage.