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Title: The Bee-Master of Warrilow
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- The Bee-Master of Warrilow -- February amongst the hives -- A twentieth century bee-farmer -- Chloe among the bees -- A bee-man of the 'Forties -- Heredity in the bee-garden -- Night on a honey-farm -- In a bee-camp -- The bee-hunters -- The physician in the hive -- Winter work on the bee-farm -- The queen bee: In romance and reality -- The song of the hives -- Concerning honey -- In the Abbot's bee-garden -- Bees and their masters -- The honey thieves -- The story of the swarm -- The mind in the hive -- The King's bee-master -- Pollen and the bee -- The honey-flow -- Summer life in a bee-hive -- The yellow peril in Hiveland -- The unbusy bee -- The long night in the hive -- The autocrat of the bee-garden -- Honey-craft old and new -- The bee-milk mystery -- The bee-burners -- Evolution of the modern hive.
Credits: This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "The Bee-Master of Warrilow" by Tickner Edwardes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book likely explores the life and practices of apiarists in a rural setting, centering around the titular character, the Bee-Master of Warrilow, and his deep connection with bees and bee-keeping. It seems to delve into both the practical aspects of apiculture and the old-world charm associated with traditional bee-gardening. The opening of the novel introduces the Bee-Master, who is depicted as a seasoned practitioner of bee-keeping. Set against the backdrop of a frost-laden January day, he reflects on the challenges posed by winter conditions for his bees, particularly noting the threat of blue-tits that prey on them. With a shotgun in hand, he demonstrates a keen understanding of bee behavior while also sharing his strategies to protect them. As he collaborates with a visitor, the Bee-Master emphasizes his respect for both the lore and modern techniques of bee-keeping, hinting at a blend of tradition and innovation that underscores the narrative. The writing sets a tranquil yet industrious mood, inviting readers into the serene yet demanding world of bee-garden life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Edwardes, Tickner, 1865-1944
EBook No.: 63208
Published: Sep 15, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Bee culture
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Bee-Master of Warrilow
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- The Bee-Master of Warrilow -- February amongst the hives -- A twentieth century bee-farmer -- Chloe among the bees -- A bee-man of the 'Forties -- Heredity in the bee-garden -- Night on a honey-farm -- In a bee-camp -- The bee-hunters -- The physician in the hive -- Winter work on the bee-farm -- The queen bee: In romance and reality -- The song of the hives -- Concerning honey -- In the Abbot's bee-garden -- Bees and their masters -- The honey thieves -- The story of the swarm -- The mind in the hive -- The King's bee-master -- Pollen and the bee -- The honey-flow -- Summer life in a bee-hive -- The yellow peril in Hiveland -- The unbusy bee -- The long night in the hive -- The autocrat of the bee-garden -- Honey-craft old and new -- The bee-milk mystery -- The bee-burners -- Evolution of the modern hive.
Credits: This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "The Bee-Master of Warrilow" by Tickner Edwardes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book likely explores the life and practices of apiarists in a rural setting, centering around the titular character, the Bee-Master of Warrilow, and his deep connection with bees and bee-keeping. It seems to delve into both the practical aspects of apiculture and the old-world charm associated with traditional bee-gardening. The opening of the novel introduces the Bee-Master, who is depicted as a seasoned practitioner of bee-keeping. Set against the backdrop of a frost-laden January day, he reflects on the challenges posed by winter conditions for his bees, particularly noting the threat of blue-tits that prey on them. With a shotgun in hand, he demonstrates a keen understanding of bee behavior while also sharing his strategies to protect them. As he collaborates with a visitor, the Bee-Master emphasizes his respect for both the lore and modern techniques of bee-keeping, hinting at a blend of tradition and innovation that underscores the narrative. The writing sets a tranquil yet industrious mood, inviting readers into the serene yet demanding world of bee-garden life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Edwardes, Tickner, 1865-1944
EBook No.: 63208
Published: Sep 15, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Bee culture
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.