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Title:
Het Geldersch Byenboek
of pratyk der byen, langs den kant der Maes, Peel en Niers, in het overkwartier van Gelderland
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Het Geldersch Byenboek" by Petrus Hendrix is a practical manual on beekeeping written in the late 19th century. The book delves into various aspects of bee cultivation, addressing topics such as hive management, the nature of bees, and their role in local agriculture. It reflects the author's personal experiences and observations, providing insights particularly relevant to the regions along the rivers Maas, Peel, and Niers. The opening of the text introduces the significance of beekeeping in historical contexts, detailing the industry’s historical relevance in the author's native Gelderland. Hendrix notes the myriad benefits derived from bees, including honey and wax production, as well as the creation of medicinal products. Following this, he emphasizes the wealth of knowledge accumulated over centuries about bees, referencing classical texts and previous scholars. The author’s intent to share practical tips and observations for local beekeepers is clear, as he aims to offer a guide that combines his firsthand experiences with the scientific understanding of bee behavior and management practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hendrix, Petrus, 1723-1795
Editor: Janssen, M. J.
EBook No.: 27836
Published: Jan 19, 2009
Downloads: 64
Language: Dutch
Subject: Bees
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Het Geldersch Byenboek
of pratyk der byen, langs den kant der Maes, Peel en Niers, in het overkwartier van Gelderland
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Het Geldersch Byenboek" by Petrus Hendrix is a practical manual on beekeeping written in the late 19th century. The book delves into various aspects of bee cultivation, addressing topics such as hive management, the nature of bees, and their role in local agriculture. It reflects the author's personal experiences and observations, providing insights particularly relevant to the regions along the rivers Maas, Peel, and Niers. The opening of the text introduces the significance of beekeeping in historical contexts, detailing the industry’s historical relevance in the author's native Gelderland. Hendrix notes the myriad benefits derived from bees, including honey and wax production, as well as the creation of medicinal products. Following this, he emphasizes the wealth of knowledge accumulated over centuries about bees, referencing classical texts and previous scholars. The author’s intent to share practical tips and observations for local beekeepers is clear, as he aims to offer a guide that combines his firsthand experiences with the scientific understanding of bee behavior and management practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hendrix, Petrus, 1723-1795
Editor: Janssen, M. J.
EBook No.: 27836
Published: Jan 19, 2009
Downloads: 64
Language: Dutch
Subject: Bees
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.