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Langstroth, L. L. (Lorenzo Lorraine)
1810
1895
Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee: A Bee Keeper's Manual
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"Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee: A Bee Keeper's Manual" by L. L. Langstroth is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive manual for beekeepers, focusing on the various aspects of bee culture, management, and the intricate workings of the beehive. It aims to advance the understanding of beekeeping and highlight the significance and complexity of honey bees within nature. The opening of the book begins with a preface that outlines the author's motivations and aspirations for the manual. L. L. Langstroth expresses his hope that the information presented will offer significant advancements to beekeepers, contrasting the outdated practices of the time. He introduces his own discoveries alongside notable contributions from contemporaries such as Huber and Dzierzon, emphasizing the need for improved systems of hive management and the potential profitability of beekeeping as a reliable rural economy. Langstroth's dedication to the natural history of bees sets the stage for a detailed exploration of bee behavior and management techniques in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Honeybee
Honeybee -- Diseases
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