The Sacred Bee. In Ancient Times and Folklore.
Language: English
Published by Rep. Pub. BBNO. 1986, 1987
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: C. Arden (Bookseller) ABA, Hay-on-Wye, United KingdomC. Arden (Bookseller) ABA
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pp.308 with 12 b/w. plates & 35 text figs. 8vo. Hardback. Inscription to ffep. Fine hardback in fine dw. with a hint of sunning to spine. Not concerned with practical beekeeping, this book focuses on the sacredness of the bee. It considers beekeeping through the ages and from around the world. We are told of the myths and superstitions connected with the Bee which are found in the folk-lore of many nations.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Sacred Bee. In Ancient Times and Folklore.
- Author
- Ransome, H.M.
- Publisher
- Rep. Pub. BBNO. 1986
- Publication year
- 1987
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0905652142
- ISBN 13
- 9780905652146
- Seller catalogs
- Bees Books Published Between 1901 + 1999
C. Arden (Bookseller) ABA
Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
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