The Bee-Keeper's Directory: Or The Theory And Practice Of Bee Culture In All Its Departments (1861) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163990506)

The Bee-Keeper's Directory, written by J. S. Harbison in 1861, is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping that covers all aspects of bee culture. The book provides detailed information on the theory and practice of beekeeping, including the different types of bees, their habits and behavior, and the tools and equipment needed to maintain a successful colony. The author also discusses the importance of proper hive management, including the selection of a suitable location, the construction of hives, and the care and feeding of bees. Additionally, the book provides guidance on the extraction and preservation of honey and other bee products, as well as the prevention and treatment of common bee diseases.Overall, The Bee-Keeper's Directory is an essential resource for anyone interested in beekeeping, whether as a hobby or a profession. It provides a wealth of practical information that is still relevant today, more than a century and a half after its initial publication.The Result Of Eighteen Year�������s Personal Study Of Their Habits And Instincts.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: J. S. Harbison
ISBN-10: 1163990507
ISBN-13: 9781163990506
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 518
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d