This edition had all images removed.
Title: Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Giacomelli and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature
in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
Summary: "Mysteries of Bee-Keeping Explained" by M. Quinby is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of beekeeping, encompassing various aspects ranging from the natural history of bees to practical advice on hive construction and honey production. It aims to dispel myths and provide clarity on the essential principles that govern successful beekeeping. At the start of the book, the author shares his personal journey into beekeeping and highlights the significant misconceptions prevalent in the field. He emphasizes the need for accurate knowledge about bees' nature and behavior to succeed in managing apiaries. Quinby discusses the different types of bees within a hive, namely the queen, workers, and drones, outlining their roles and characteristics. He also begins to critique various hive designs and the common misbeliefs about obtaining honey, laying the groundwork for the detailed analysis and recommendations he makes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Quinby, M. (Moses), 1810-1875
EBook No.: 25185
Published: Apr 26, 2008
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Bees
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained
Note: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Giacomelli and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature
in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
Summary: "Mysteries of Bee-Keeping Explained" by M. Quinby is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of beekeeping, encompassing various aspects ranging from the natural history of bees to practical advice on hive construction and honey production. It aims to dispel myths and provide clarity on the essential principles that govern successful beekeeping. At the start of the book, the author shares his personal journey into beekeeping and highlights the significant misconceptions prevalent in the field. He emphasizes the need for accurate knowledge about bees' nature and behavior to succeed in managing apiaries. Quinby discusses the different types of bees within a hive, namely the queen, workers, and drones, outlining their roles and characteristics. He also begins to critique various hive designs and the common misbeliefs about obtaining honey, laying the groundwork for the detailed analysis and recommendations he makes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Quinby, M. (Moses), 1810-1875
EBook No.: 25185
Published: Apr 26, 2008
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Bees
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.