The History And Management Of Bees: With Notice Of A Newly-Constructed Hive (1842)

By John Wighton

Book Overview

""The History and Management of Bees: With Notice of a Newly-Constructed Hive"" is a book written by John Wighton in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and management of bees, including their behavior, anatomy, and habitat. It also includes detailed instructions on how to construct a new hive that is specifically designed to improve the health and productivity of bees. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of beekeeping. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of beekeeping, including the various types of hives that have been used throughout the centuries. The second chapter explores the anatomy and behavior of bees, including their reproductive habits and the role of the queen bee.The third chapter focuses on the construction and management of beehives, including the materials used to build them and the techniques used to maintain them. The fourth chapter provides detailed instructions on how to construct a newly-designed hive that is intended to improve the health and productivity of bees. This includes information on the size and shape of the hive, as well as the location and orientation of the entrance.Overall, ""The History and Management of Bees: With Notice of a Newly-Constructed Hive"" is an informative and practical guide to beekeeping that is still relevant today. It provides a wealth of information on the history and behavior of bees, as well as practical advice on how to construct and manage a beehive.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: 1167185765
• ISBN13: 9781167185762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"