Project Gutenberg 2008-10-27 Public domain in the USA. 132 Weeks, John M. (John Moseley) 1788 1858 A Manual or an Easy Method of Managing Bees Produced by Roger Frank "A Manual or an Easy Method of Managing Bees" by John M. Weeks is a practical guidebook focused on apiculture, written during the early 19th century. This publication aims to provide bee-keepers with straightforward and effective methods to manage bee colonies profitably while safeguarding them from destruction by pests like the moth. It reflects a time when the cultivation of bees was becoming increasingly essential for agricultural productivity in the United States. In this manual, Weeks lays out a series of rules and observations derived from his experiences with beekeeping. He covers essential topics like hive construction, swarming, feeding, and wintering bees, delving into the specific conditions necessary for successful bee management. One significant aspect discussed is the threat posed by the moth, which can decimate colonies if not correctly managed. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy colony through techniques that prevent pest invasions and ensure the longevity of the queen bee, providing readers with valuable insights aimed at enhancing the profitability of beekeeping. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bees SF Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: How To ... 117375 2025-08-11T07:35:08.504255 text/html 114429 2008-10-27T14:38:02 text/html 126065 2025-08-11T07:35:14.560243 application/epub+zip 126354 2025-08-11T07:35:11.704260 application/epub+zip 105720 2025-08-11T07:35:10.559260 application/epub+zip 297768 2025-08-11T07:35:16.629247 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279367 2025-08-11T07:35:13.814284 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247496 2022-09-12T12:39:12.725484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96588 2025-08-11T07:35:08.194275 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96493 2008-10-27T14:35:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17791 2025-08-11T07:35:16.760206 application/rdf+xml 18883 2025-08-11T07:35:11.046223 image/jpeg 4166 2025-08-11T07:35:10.802224 image/jpeg 37397 2008-10-27T14:44:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 33978 2008-10-27T14:44:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 123917 2025-08-11T07:35:08.515266 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