Mule Mule A mule is the offspring of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare). Horses and donkeys are different species, with different numbers of chromosomes. Of the two F1 hybrids (first generation hybrids) between these two species, a mule is easier to obtain than a hinny, which is the offspring of a female donkey (jenny) and a male horse (stallion). The size of a mule and work to which it is put depend largely on the breeding of the mule's female parent (dam). Mules can be lightweight, medium weight or when produced from draft horse mares, of moderately
The Adventures of a Donkey Gentleman's Magazine: and Historical Chronicle" said it was 'amusing and agreeable'. The only form of criticism is concerning Argus herself, a book review in the ninth volume of "The Literary Panorama 1806-1819" stated: 'We have repeatedly stated our opinion on the difficulty of writing books for children. Of that difficulty Mrs Argus has not been sufficiently sensible.' They go on to say that she cannot properly distinguish the difference between 'what is childlike and what is childish.' "The Critical Review, Or, The Annals of Literature" 1816 also stated that "The Adventures of a Donkey" lacks ability. The majority of criticism