The Lore of the Honey Bee (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162646343)

""The Lore of the Honey Bee"" is a comprehensive book on the fascinating world of bees, written by Tickner Edwardes. The book covers a wide range of topics related to bees, including their history, biology, behavior, and ecological significance. Edwardes explores the intricate social structure of bee colonies, the role of bees in pollination, and the production of honey and other bee products. The author also delves into the cultural significance of bees, discussing their role in mythology, religion, and folklore throughout history. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and photographs, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the natural world and the important role that bees play in it. Overall, ""The Lore of the Honey Bee"" is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and appreciation of these incredible creatures.1908. A charming volume on the history, lore and how-tos of beekeeping. Contents: The Ancients and the Honey-Bee; The Isle of Honey; Bee-Masters in the Middle Ages; At the City Gates; The Commonwealth of the Hive; Early Work in the Bee-City; The Genesis of the Queen; The Bride-Widow; The Sovereign Worker-Bee; A Romance of Anatomy; The Mystery of the Swarm; The Comb-Builders; Where the Bee Sucks; The Drone and His Story; After the Feast; The Modern Bee-Farm; and Bee-Keeping and the Simple Life.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: Tickner Edwardes
ISBN-10: 1162646349
ISBN-13: 9781162646343
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d