Langstroth's Hive and the Honey-Bee: The Classic Beekeeper's Manual

by L.L. Langstroth, Charles Dadant, C.P. Dadant

Book Overview

This influential guide by the Reverend L. L. Langstroth, "the father of modern beekeeping," revolutionized the practice of beekeeping. Originally published in 1853, his work constitutes the first descriptive treatise of modern bee management -- its innovations allowed people to engage in actual beekeeping, rather than simply handling bee domiciles and extracting the honey. This book explains and illustrates techniques still employed 150 years later...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486433846
• ISBN13: 9780486433844
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 409 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.6"