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Hill, Thomas
Hyll, Thomas
Mountain, Dydimus
Mountain, Dydymus
Mountaine, Dydymus
A Profitable Instruction of the Perfite Ordering of Bees
With the Maruellous Nature, Propertie, and Gouernemente of Them: and the Necessarie Vses Both of Their Honie and Waxe, Seruing Diuersly, as Well in Inward as Outward Causes: Gathered Out of the Best Writers
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"A Profitable Instruction of the Perfite Ordering of Bees" by Thomas Hill is a scientific publication written in the late 16th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide on the management and benefits of beekeeping, exploring the nature, properties, and governance of bees while detailing the uses of their honey and wax. The text is likely aimed at those engaged in agriculture or interested in enriching their knowledge of apiculture. The opening of this treatise begins with tributes to various ancient authors, establishing a foundation of knowledge that Hill draws upon to provide insights into beekeeping practices. He emphasizes the importance of bees to agriculture and recounts their remarkable social structure, governance under a "king," and the value of their products. Hill presents detailed observations about bee behavior and characteristics while discussing essential practices for beekeepers, such as hive placement and the care of bees in different seasons. The introduction sets a tone of practical instruction, aimed at educating both novice and experienced beekeepers about the art and science of managing bee colonies effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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