Virginia Honey: A Sweet History

By Virginia C. Johnson

Book Overview

Honeybees have been a part of Virginia's history since they arrived with the first European colonists.

They were Jamestown's valuable addition, a Civil War soldier's sweet if painful temptation, and served as home front heroes when the world wars caused sugar shortages. In recent years mead has seen a resurgence along with beekeeping, and has claimed a place as a craft beverage in the Old Dominion.

Join author Virginia Johnson to hunt escaped swarms flying wild in the forests, visit modern-day observation hives and follow the mead path across the Commonwealth for a taste of history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467146897
• ISBN13: 9781467146890
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"