Project Gutenberg 2006-09-18 Public domain in the USA. 158 Munn, William Augustus Munn, W. Augustus (William Augustus) A Description of the Bar-and-Frame-Hive With an Abstract of Wildman's Complete Guide for the Management of Bees Throughout the Year E-text prepared by Steven Giacomelli, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Description of the Bar-and-Frame-Hive" by William Augustus Munn is a scientific publication written during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of a specific type of bee hive known as the bar-and-frame hive, highlighting its advantages over traditional hives. The central topic revolves around the innovative design of the hive and its practical applications in beekeeping. In this comprehensive treatise, Munn meticulously describes the construction and functionality of the bar-and-frame hive, emphasizing the significance of using well-seasoned materials for its durability and efficiency. He explains how the hive allows for easier management and observation of bees, showcasing the interrelationship between hive design and honey production. Additionally, the book discusses the natural history of bees, the benefits of transporting hives to optimize honey yield, and various strategies for managing potential threats to the colonies. Overall, Munn's work serves as both a practical guide for beekeepers and a testament to the evolving techniques in apiary management during the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Bees Bee culture Beehives SF Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 122142 2025-07-08T08:38:14.756263 text/html 119145 2006-09-18T15:10:42 text/html 358611 2025-07-08T08:38:21.165273 application/epub+zip 358430 2025-07-08T08:38:17.995258 application/epub+zip 110705 2025-07-08T08:38:16.614268 application/epub+zip 479945 2025-07-08T08:38:23.315222 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462555 2025-07-08T08:38:20.203252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123406 2022-09-09T08:49:22.677286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101374 2025-07-08T08:38:14.372246 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101191 2021-01-01T12:48:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101207 2021-01-01T12:48:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21402 2025-07-08T08:38:23.439240 application/rdf+xml 15206 2025-07-08T08:38:17.109318 image/jpeg 3614 2025-07-08T08:38:16.862284 image/jpeg 36867 2021-01-01T12:48:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 278967 2021-01-01T12:48:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 36856 2021-01-01T12:48:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 356339 2025-07-08T08:38:14.779269 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog