British Bee-Farming: Its Profits And Pleasures

By James F. Robinson

Book Overview

British Bee-Farming: Its Profits and Pleasures is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping in Britain, written by James F. Robinson. The book covers all aspects of beekeeping, from the history of beekeeping in Britain to the practicalities of setting up and maintaining a successful hive. Robinson shares his extensive knowledge of the subject, including the different types of bees, how to select the right hive, and how to care for the bees and extract honey. He also explores the commercial aspects of beekeeping, including how to market honey and other bee products, and how to make a profit from beekeeping. Throughout the book, Robinson emphasizes the pleasures of beekeeping, from the satisfaction of producing your own honey to the joy of watching bees at work. This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in beekeeping, whether for profit or pleasure.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: 1163600660
• ISBN13: 9781163600665
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"