The Beekeeper's Handy Book: Twenty-Two Years' Experience In Queen-Rearing (1883)

By Henry Alley

Book Overview

The Beekeeper's Handy Book is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, written by Henry Alley in 1883. Alley draws on his 22 years of experience in queen-rearing to provide readers with a wealth of practical advice and information on all aspects of beekeeping. The book covers everything from the basics of hive construction and equipment to the intricacies of bee behavior and the art of queen-rearing. Alley also provides detailed instructions for managing bee colonies, preventing and treating diseases, and harvesting honey. The Beekeeper's Handy Book is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced beekeepers, offering a wealth of information and practical tips for anyone interested in this fascinating and important field.Containing The Only Scientific And Practical Method Of Rearing Queen Bees, And The Latest And Best Methods For The General Management Of The Apiary.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: 1166171558
• ISBN13: 9781166171551
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"