First Lessons in Beekeeping
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, with information on starting a hive, hive management, swarming, harvesting honey, seasonal preparations, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this timeless volume is highly recommended for the modern beekeeper, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Beekeeping As An Occupation”, “How The Colony Is Organized”, “The Complete Hive”, “Accessory”, “Equipment”, “Establishing The Colony”, “Spring In the Apiary”, “Summer In The Apiary”, “Fall And Winter Preparation”, “Queen Management”, “Diseases And Enemies”, “Honey Plants”, “Packing”, and “Honey For Market”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on beekeeping. Originally published in 1917.
Customer Reviews
First Lessons in Beekeeping
The buyer should be aware that this is not the current or even a recent edition of this work. It is an early edition, probably from the 19th century (unfortunately, the copyright page is blank). It provides no information on the new problems faced by beekeepers today, such as varroa mites, small hive beetles, or imported viruses. However, this is arguably the finest introduction to the basics of beekeeping ever written and should be required reading for prospective and beginning beekeepers. Frequently revised and updated, a modern version of this work is available from bee supply companies. If you are interested in beekeeping or just want to better understand today's headlines, buy and read this book.