Hints on the History and Management of the Honey Bee by Edward Bevan
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| Author | Bevan, Edward, 1770-1860 |
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| Title |
Hints on the History and Management of the Honey Bee Being the Substance of Two Lectures Read Before the Members of the Hereford Literary, Philosophical, and Antiquarian Institution, in the Winter of 1850-51 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Hereford : Times Office,1851. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tom Cosmas produced from materials kindly provided by The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. |
| Summary | "Hints on the History and Management of the Honey Bee" by Edward Bevan, M.D. is a scientific publication based on two lectures delivered in the winter of 1850-51. Written during the Victorian era, this book provides insights into the history and management of honey bees, exploring their intricate biology, social structure, and the benefits of apiculture. It is likely to engage anyone interested in entomology, apiculture, or the ecological significance of bees. In the book, Bevan outlines the various members of a bee colony, including the queen, worker bees, and drones, each with distinct roles. He emphasizes the remarkable organization and intelligence of these insects, detailing their processes of gathering pollen and nectar, their fascinating methods of communication, and their ability to construct complex honeycombs. Throughout, the author shares anecdotes and practical advice on beekeeping, highlighting the economic advantages of managing bee colonies while also appreciating their contributions to nature. Bevan admirably illustrates how bees, despite their small size, embody principles of labor, cooperation, and industry, serving as both a source of honey and a symbol of well-ordered society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Bees |
| Subject | Bee culture |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67108 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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