This antiquarian book contains a detailed and concise guide to
beekeeping. Written in simple language and containing all the
fundamental information required for successful bee-keeping, this text
constitutes a must-read for the novice or prospective bee-keeper, and
makes for a worthy addition to collections of such literature. The
chapters of this volume include: 'Attractions of Beekeeping', 'Outlook
for Beekeeping', 'The Honey Bee Family', 'Necessary Equipment', 'Hives
and Hive Parts', 'Pasture for Bees', 'Suggestions for Getting Started
with Bees', 'When Bees Must Be Fed', 'Use of Foundation', 'Breeding
Better Bees', 'Getting the Honey to Market', etcetera. We are proud to
republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially
commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.