Bee Keeping for Profit. A New System of Bee Management (1880) by Cotton
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"Bee Keeping for Profit. A New System of Bee Management" by Mrs. Lizzie E. Cotton is a comprehensive agricultural guide published during the late 19th century. This work delivers a systematic approach to beekeeping, emphasizing practical strategies that ensure both efficiency and profitability in honey production. It is particularly aimed at beginners seeking to understand the intricate behaviors of bees and the optimal management practices to yield surplus honey. The opening of
the book outlines Cottons' personal experiences and challenges in beekeeping, highlighting her transition from traditional methods fraught with failures to her development of an original beekeeping system. She emphasizes the importance of understanding bee behavior, introduces her "Controllable Hive," and prepares readers for a more scientific approach to managing bees that can lead to consistent and profitable honey production. Through her accounts, Cotton conveys her belief that successful beekeeping should be accessible to all, underscoring the need for reliable information to guide newcomers in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cotton, Lizzie E., Mrs., 1845- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12028728 |
| Title |
Bee Keeping for Profit. A New System of Bee Management (1880) First Edition. |
| Original Publication | United States: None Listed,1880. |
| Credits | Tom Cosmas produced from materials provided by The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Bees |
| Subject | Bee culture |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67769 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 317 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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