Project Gutenberg 2016-04-20 Public domain in the USA. 212 Taylor, Henry 1787 1869 The Bee-keeper's Manual or Practical Hints on the Management and Complete Preservation of the Honey-bee. Produced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Bee-keeper's Manual" by Henry Taylor is a practical guide on bee management written in the mid-19th century. This manual serves as an informative resource for individuals interested in beekeeping, offering insights into the preservation and management of honey bees. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of hive types, seasonal management practices, and the biology of bees, making it suitable for both novice and experienced apiarists. The opening of "The Bee-keeper's Manual" establishes the foundation of the text, focusing on the importance of understanding the honey bee and its structure, including the roles of the queen, workers, and drones. Taylor introduces readers to essential bee biology, emphasizing the significant influence of the queen on the hive's productivity. The first sections notably highlight the bee's social structure and its historical significance, before diving into practical aspects such as the construction and management of hives. Through clear instructions and an organized approach, Taylor aims to equip readers with foundational knowledge to enhance their beekeeping experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bees Bee culture Honeybee Beehives Beekeepers SF Text Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 426198 2025-07-20T15:15:11.674412 text/html 396557 2024-10-23T00:22:11 text/html 1546098 2025-07-20T15:15:21.377382 application/epub+zip 1552172 2025-07-20T15:15:14.118406 application/epub+zip 205771 2025-07-20T15:15:12.577422 application/epub+zip 2061799 2025-07-20T15:15:26.080382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2020008 2025-07-20T15:15:19.376391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292721 2022-09-23T15:34:09.932246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337739 2025-07-20T15:15:10.683414 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 317891 2024-10-23T00:22:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17745 2025-07-20T15:15:26.228349 application/rdf+xml 22792 2025-07-20T15:15:12.684422 image/jpeg 3498 2025-07-20T15:15:12.631415 image/jpeg 1641673 2025-07-20T15:15:11.858418 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