| The New Bee-Keepers' Text Book Contributor(s): King, A. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1447463749 ISBN-13: 9781447463740 Publisher: Adams Press OUR PRICE: $28.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Beekeeping - Nature | Animals - Insects & Spiders |
| Physical Information: 0.54" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.67 lbs) 236 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume contains a detailed guide to bee-keeping, designed to impart knowledge of the fundamental principles of successful bee-keeping. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this text will be of considerable value to the novice bee-keeper, as well as those with more experience as a reference book. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, making this a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Physiology of Bees'; 'Natural Swarming'; 'Bee Pasturage and Products'; 'Extractors'; 'Comb Foundations'; 'Marketing Honey'; 'Artificial Swarming'; 'The Apiary'; 'Dairy of Honey Plants'; 'Monthly Management'; 'Hives'; etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping. |
