Bees - Their History and Characteristics, With Directions for Their Successful Management - Containing Extracts from Livestock for the Farmer and Stock Owner

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on bees and bee-keeping, being a complete handbook for the bee-keeper with historical information, complete directions for apiary management, details on the natural history of bees, and much more. Profusely illustrated and easy-to-digest, “Bees - Their History and Characteristics, With Directions for Their Successful Management” constitutes a must-have for both existing and prospective keepers alike. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on bee keeping.