| Author |
Neighbor, Alfred |
| Title |
The apiary; or, bees, bee-hives, and bee culture [1866]
Being a familiar account of the habits of bees, and the most improved methods of management, with full directions, adapted for the cottager, farmer, or scientific apiarian
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Kent and Company,1866.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tom Cosmas developed from files made available on The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain
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| Summary |
"The Apiary; or, Bees, Bee-Hives, and Bee Culture" by Alfred Neighbor is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the habits of bees, advanced management methods, and aims to serve as a practical guide for cottagers, farmers, and scientifically inclined apiarists. The text emphasizes the importance of bee-keeping as a profitable and socially beneficial practice, enhancing both personal enrichment and community welfare. The opening of the book begins with a preface highlighting its purpose: to create a comprehensive and accessible resource for anyone interested in bee culture. Neighbor articulates the growing popularity of bee-keeping and the need for improved methods that build a bridge between traditional and modern practices. He addresses two key demographics that would benefit from this knowledge—small farmers looking to boost their income and individuals seeking a rewarding hobby. The initial chapters outline the natural history of bees, introducing the hierarchical structure within a hive, including the queen, drones, and worker bees, while setting the stage for a deeper understanding of their roles and behaviors in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
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| Subject |
Bees
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| Subject |
Bee culture
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| Subject |
Beehives
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| Subject |
Bee culture -- Economic aspects
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68500 |
| Release Date |
Jul 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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