This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 08021375
Title:
British Bees
An Introduction into the Studies of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles
Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Rachael Schultz, Barry Abrahamsen, Bryan Ness
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "British Bees" by William Edward Shuckard is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an introduction to the study of the natural history and economy of the bees indigenous to the British Isles. It explores various aspects of bee life, behavior, and their ecological significance, shedding light on their relationships with plants and their roles in nature. At the start of "British Bees," the author sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of bees, emphasizing their historical significance and the complexity of their behavior. Shuckard reflects on the fascination bees have held for humanity, linking them to natural beauty and vital ecological roles. He discusses their early domestication, the relationship with flowering plants, and the dual categorization of bees into social and solitary types. The opening portion establishes a framework for the subsequent detailed examination of bee species, their life cycles, anatomical features, and importance within ecosystems, enticing the reader into the intricate world of these remarkable insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shuckard, William Edward, 1802-1868
EBook No.: 56201
Published: Dec 18, 2017
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Hymenoptera -- Great Britain
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08021375
Title:
British Bees
An Introduction into the Studies of the Natural History and Economy of the Bees Indigenous to the British Isles
Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Rachael Schultz, Barry Abrahamsen, Bryan Ness
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "British Bees" by William Edward Shuckard is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an introduction to the study of the natural history and economy of the bees indigenous to the British Isles. It explores various aspects of bee life, behavior, and their ecological significance, shedding light on their relationships with plants and their roles in nature. At the start of "British Bees," the author sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of bees, emphasizing their historical significance and the complexity of their behavior. Shuckard reflects on the fascination bees have held for humanity, linking them to natural beauty and vital ecological roles. He discusses their early domestication, the relationship with flowering plants, and the dual categorization of bees into social and solitary types. The opening portion establishes a framework for the subsequent detailed examination of bee species, their life cycles, anatomical features, and importance within ecosystems, enticing the reader into the intricate world of these remarkable insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shuckard, William Edward, 1802-1868
EBook No.: 56201
Published: Dec 18, 2017
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Hymenoptera -- Great Britain
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.