Beginner's Bee Book (1919)

By Frank C 1879-1951 Pellett and Frank C. Pellett

Book Overview

The Beginner�������s Bee Book is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping written by Frank Chapman Pellett in 1919. The book covers all aspects of beekeeping, from the history of bees to the practicalities of setting up and maintaining a hive. It is aimed at novice beekeepers who are interested in starting their own colonies and learning the basics of beekeeping.The book begins with an introduction to the history of bees and their importance in agriculture. It then goes on to cover the different types of bees, their life cycle, and the anatomy of the bee. The author also explains the different types of hives, equipment needed for beekeeping, and how to set up a hive.The book also covers the management of a bee colony, including how to inspect a hive, identify and treat diseases, and harvest honey. The author provides detailed instructions on how to handle bees safely and how to extract honey from the hive.The book concludes with a section on the business of beekeeping, including how to market honey and other bee products. It also includes a glossary of beekeeping terms and a list of resources for further reading.Overall, The Beginner�������s Bee Book is an informative and practical guide to beekeeping that is suitable for anyone interested in starting their own colony or learning more about these fascinating insects.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166588041
• ISBN13: 9781166588045
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"