Project Gutenberg 2020-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 229 Edwardes, Tickner 1865 1944 Edwardes, Edward Tickner The Bee-Master of Warrilow Preface -- Introduction -- The Bee-Master of Warrilow -- February amongst the hives -- A twentieth century bee-farmer -- Chloe among the bees -- A bee-man of the 'Forties -- Heredity in the bee-garden -- Night on a honey-farm -- In a bee-camp -- The bee-hunters -- The physician in the hive -- Winter work on the bee-farm -- The queen bee: In romance and reality -- The song of the hives -- Concerning honey -- In the Abbot's bee-garden -- Bees and their masters -- The honey thieves -- The story of the swarm -- The mind in the hive -- The King's bee-master -- Pollen and the bee -- The honey-flow -- Summer life in a bee-hive -- The yellow peril in Hiveland -- The unbusy bee -- The long night in the hive -- The autocrat of the bee-garden -- Honey-craft old and new -- The bee-milk mystery -- The bee-burners -- Evolution of the modern hive. This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Bee-Master of Warrilow" by Tickner Edwardes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book likely explores the life and practices of apiarists in a rural setting, centering around the titular character, the Bee-Master of Warrilow, and his deep connection with bees and bee-keeping. It seems to delve into both the practical aspects of apiculture and the old-world charm associated with traditional bee-gardening. The opening of the novel introduces the Bee-Master, who is depicted as a seasoned practitioner of bee-keeping. Set against the backdrop of a frost-laden January day, he reflects on the challenges posed by winter conditions for his bees, particularly noting the threat of blue-tits that prey on them. With a shotgun in hand, he demonstrates a keen understanding of bee behavior while also sharing his strategies to protect them. As he collaborates with a visitor, the Bee-Master emphasizes his respect for both the lore and modern techniques of bee-keeping, hinting at a blend of tradition and innovation that underscores the narrative. The writing sets a tranquil yet industrious mood, inviting readers into the serene yet demanding world of bee-garden life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bees Bee culture SF Text Category: Novels 370355 2025-07-25T06:55:13.270705 text/html 357449 2024-10-18T06:10:30 text/html 1386299 2025-07-25T06:55:19.196697 application/epub+zip 1382855 2025-07-25T06:55:14.391699 application/epub+zip 210469 2025-07-25T06:55:13.720728 application/epub+zip 1501634 2025-07-25T06:55:23.211704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1452621 2025-07-25T06:55:18.394671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289174 2022-09-28T13:45:23.731786 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330644 2025-07-25T06:55:12.810741 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 310872 2024-10-18T06:10:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16918 2025-07-25T06:55:23.368644 application/rdf+xml 44932 2025-07-25T06:55:13.800708 image/jpeg 5496 2025-07-25T06:55:13.759688 image/jpeg 1357040 2025-07-25T06:55:13.335726 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 en.wikipedia