Bee-Keeping by John Cumming
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"Bee-Keeping" by John Cumming is a guide on the practice and principles of apiculture written in the mid-19th century. The work is intended for people interested in beekeeping, especially those seeking to profit from it while also caring for the welfare of the bees. The author emphasizes practical advice and humane methods for managing bees effectively. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivations for writing this guide after he received
numerous inquiries regarding bee management from readers of The Times. Cumming shares his personal experiences with beekeeping, detailing several anecdotes about his encounters with bees and the joy they bring to their keepers. He reflects on collective gratitude from bees towards those who treat them with kindness and highlights the significant role bees play in the environment by pollinating flowers. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a practical and accessible exploration of beekeeping that promises to delight and inform both novices and seasoned enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cumming, John, 1807-1881 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12028932 |
| Title | Bee-Keeping |
| Alternate Title | Bee Keeping |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Son & Marston,1864. |
| Credits | Tom Cosmas produced from materials provided by The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Bees |
| Subject | Bee culture |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67284 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 646 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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