First Lessons in Bee Culture or, Bee-Keeper's Guide - Being a Complete Index and Reference Book on All Practical Subjects Connected with Bee Culture - Being a Complete Analysis of the Whole Subject - Softcover

Mitchell, N. C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447463293 ISBN 13: 9781447463290

Publisher: Read Books, 2012

Synopsis

This book contains a comprehensive introductory guide to bee-keeping, being a complete index and reference book on all practical subjects connected with bee culture - in both common and movable-comb hives. Written in clear, concise language and full of information that will prove invaluable to the novice bee-keeper, this text is not to be missed by those with a keen interest in the subject. It would make for a great addition to any collection of bee-keeping literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Experience in Bee Keeping'; 'How to Transfer Bees from the Common Hive'; 'Increase of Stock'; 'Natural Swarming Considered, And Objectives Pointed Out'; 'Italian Bees and Their History'; 'Wintering Bees'; 'Robbing'; 'Hives'; 'The Apiary - Its Location'... and much more. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.

About this title

Product Description

If you are thinking of buying a hive then this is the guide for you. Full of helpful advice and great tips for anybody interested in apiculture. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Edition details

• Publisher: Read Books
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447463293
• ISBN 13: 9781447463290
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104