The Bee Keeper's Guide, Third Edition by J. H. Payne

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Author Payne, J. H.
Title The Bee Keeper's Guide, Third Edition
Containing concise practical directions for the management of bees, upon the depriving system
Original Publication United Kingdom: T. C. Newby,1846.
Note Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tom Cosmas produced from materials kindly provided at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
Summary "The Bee Keeper's Guide, Third Edition" by J. H. Payne is a detailed practical manual about beekeeping, written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the "Depriving System" of managing bee colonies, emphasizing the benefits of keeping bees for economic gain, particularly for cottagers or those with limited resources. The guide offers extensive insights into the culture of bees, the construction of hives, and the methods of honey extraction without harming the bees. The opening portion introduces the author's motivations for writing the guide, detailing his previous work titled "The Cottager's Guide for the Management of his Bees." Payne reflects on the importance of nurturing bee culture among cottagers and shares anecdotes highlighting the profitability of beekeeping. The text also outlines the practical knowledge gained from nearly four decades of observation, which forms the basis of the book’s content. Readers can expect a mix of personal experience, observations, and advice aimed at both beginner and experienced beekeepers, blending traditional practices with a push towards improved methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
Subject Bees
Subject Bee culture
Category Text
EBook-No. 67439
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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