Langstroth On The Hive And The Honeybee: A Bee Keeper's Manual (1914) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166324117)

Langstroth On The Hive And The Honeybee: A Bee Keeper�������s Manual is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping written by Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth and originally published in 1853. This 1914 edition has been updated with new information and illustrations. The book covers all aspects of beekeeping, including the history of bees, the anatomy of the honeybee, the construction of hives, and the management of colonies. Langstroth's invention of the movable frame hive revolutionized beekeeping by allowing beekeepers to inspect and manipulate individual frames without disturbing the entire colony. This book includes detailed instructions on how to build and use this type of hive. The manual also covers the production of honey, beeswax, and other hive products, as well as the prevention and treatment of diseases and pests that can affect bees. Langstroth On The Hive And The Honeybee is a classic text that remains an essential reference for beekeepers of all levels of experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth
ISBN-10: 1166324117
ISBN-13: 9781166324117
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 406
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d