Bee-keeping for the Many; or, The management of the common and Ligurian honey…
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"BEE-KEEPING FOR THE MANY; or, The Management of the Common and Ligurian Honey Bee" by J. H. Payne is a practical manual on apiculture written in the late 19th century. This work is aimed at both novice and experienced beekeepers and covers various aspects of bee management, including hive selection, seasonal care, and honey extraction. The likely topic revolves around creating a comprehensive understanding of beekeeping practices, specifically focusing on the common
and Ligurian honey bees. The opening of the book introduces readers to the foundational principles of beekeeping, beginning with a brief note on the natural history of honey bees. It describes the role of the queen, worker, and drone bees within a colony and emphasizes the importance of hive management and environmental factors affecting bee health. The text sets the stage for practical advice on hive placement and construction, indicating a structured approach to caring for bees throughout the seasons while also addressing challenges like swarming and feeding requirements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Payne, J. H. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Bee-keeping for the Many; or, The management of the common and Ligurian honey bee Including the selection of hives and a bee-keeper's calendar |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: The Horticulture Press,1870. |
| Series Title | Manuals for the Many, No. 3 |
| Credits | Tom Cosmas produced from materials made freely available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Bees |
| Subject | Bee culture |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67477 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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