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Uniform Title: Le conservateur des abeilles. English
Title: The Bee Preserver; or, Practical Directions for the Management and Preservation of Hives
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John Anderson,1829.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tom Cosmas compiled from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "The Bee Preserver; or Practical Directions for the Management and Preservation of Hives" is a practical guide on beekeeping written in the early 19th century. The book provides comprehensive instructions on various aspects of apiculture, including the placement of apiaries, hive construction, and the management of bee populations, with a focus on ensuring the health and productivity of bee colonies. At the start of this work, the author expresses a commitment to share decades of hands-on experience in beekeeping, built upon teachings from his father and influential contemporary works. He emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge over theoretical discourse, presenting guidelines for effective hive management and the handling of swarms. The beginning chapters outline crucial topics such as the ideal location for hives, appropriate seasonal activities, and preventive measures against environmental threats, all aimed at optimizing honey production while maintaining the health of the bee colonies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gélieu, Jonas de, 1740-1827
Translator: Graham, Clementina Stirling, 1782-1877
EBook No.: 67816
Published: Apr 12, 2022
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Bee culture
Subject: Beehives
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Le conservateur des abeilles. English
Title: The Bee Preserver; or, Practical Directions for the Management and Preservation of Hives
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John Anderson,1829.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Tom Cosmas compiled from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "The Bee Preserver; or Practical Directions for the Management and Preservation of Hives" is a practical guide on beekeeping written in the early 19th century. The book provides comprehensive instructions on various aspects of apiculture, including the placement of apiaries, hive construction, and the management of bee populations, with a focus on ensuring the health and productivity of bee colonies. At the start of this work, the author expresses a commitment to share decades of hands-on experience in beekeeping, built upon teachings from his father and influential contemporary works. He emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge over theoretical discourse, presenting guidelines for effective hive management and the handling of swarms. The beginning chapters outline crucial topics such as the ideal location for hives, appropriate seasonal activities, and preventive measures against environmental threats, all aimed at optimizing honey production while maintaining the health of the bee colonies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gélieu, Jonas de, 1740-1827
Translator: Graham, Clementina Stirling, 1782-1877
EBook No.: 67816
Published: Apr 12, 2022
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Bees
Subject: Bee culture
Subject: Beehives
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.