| Manual for New Zealand Bee Keepers Contributor(s): Cotton, William Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 1444641778 ISBN-13: 9781444641776 Publisher: Home Farm Press OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: This book was originally published in 1848. This is a fascinating read for any bee enthusiast, but also contains much information that is still useful and practial today, Contents include; Proper situation for an Apiary,Swarming & Hiving and preparing honey & Wax for use. Plus many more. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 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 artwork and text. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Beekeeping - Nature | Animals - Insects & Spiders |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.35 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This antique book is intended for the use of those who wish to keep bees, but who lack the requisite information. This text attempts to furnish the reader with the elementary knowledge needed for such an endeavour, and does so in plain and clear language, making this a great volume for prospective bee-keepers, as well as constituting a valuable tool for existing bee-keepers. The sections of this book include: 'Proper Situation for an Apiary', 'Obtaining and Moving Bees', 'Form of Hives', 'Swarming and Hiving', 'Taking Honey', 'Uniting Hives', 'Feeding', 'Preparing Honey and Wax for Use', 'Bees' Enemies', and 'Miscellaneous Remarks'. This text was originally published in 1818, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction on bee-keeping. |
