Langstroth Hive Honey Bee Revised by Langstroth Dadant Charles (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of honey bees, delving into their physiology, behavior, and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Drawing on the groundbreaking research of renowned entomologist L. L. Langstroth, this comprehensive guide provides a historical perspective on beekeeping practices while also examining the scientific discoveries that have transformed our understanding of these remarkable insects. The author explores the intricate social structure of bee colonies, their remarkable communication methods, and the essential contributions they make to plant pollination. Through detailed descriptions and captivating anecdotes, this book unveils the intricate lives of honey bees, highlighting their importance both to the environment and to human civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

8vo. [2], ix, [1], 575, [1] pp. Title in red & black, photo frontisp., 27 plates, 229 text woodcut engravings & photo illustrations. Embossed & illustrated blue-green publisher's cloth, gilt illust. of honeycomb on front cover, beehive on spine w/ swarming bees (very minor shelfwear, slight rubbing & very slight bumping to corners), still VG bright copy. Substantially revised and enlarged 20th Century Edition, of this apiary classic which not only presented Langstroth's invention of honeybee hives, but also a number of innovations and changes by Dadant (1817-1902) which included adapting the Quinby size frames to the Langstroth hive system. Filled with additional illustrations, and revisions from Langstroth himself who had commissioned Dadant to carry out the work when his health failed in the 1880's, this French-American quickly established his text as a necessity for aspiring beekeepers. Langstroth (1810-1895) fabricated the hives for sale with Henry Bourquin, a local cabinetmaker and beekeeper, and although he secured a patent in 1852 (Patent No. 9300), other beekeepers quickly adopted his designs, and he spent many years unsuccessfully defending the patent. See: Lorenzo L. Langstroth Beehive, National Inventors Hall of Fame (Inducted 2007); Lorenzo L. Langstroth and the Quest for the Perfect Hive, Bee Culture, College of Mount St. Joseph, Oxford Univ. Press (2020), Dadant System of Beekeeping, 1920.