Project Gutenberg 2022-02-18 Public domain in the USA. 178 Harris, William Hetherington 1835 The honey-bee: its nature, homes and products $aUnited Kingdom :$bThe Religious Tract Society,$c1887. Tom Cosmas produced from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. "The Honey-Bee: Its Nature, Homes, and Products" by W. H. Harris is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the biology, behavior, and significance of bees, particularly focusing on the honey bee and its various roles within the hive, such as that of the queen, drones, and worker bees. It aims to enhance the understanding of apiculture and the ecological importance of bees, appealing to both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned beekeepers. The opening of the text introduces the author’s intention to provide a comprehensive overview of honey bees, emphasizing their complexity and the joy of observing their activities. It discusses the historical significance of bees, referencing ancient texts and cultures that recognized their value. Moreover, it highlights the varied roles within the bee community, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of their natural history, physical characteristics, and social structure in subsequent chapters. The text aims to engage readers by intertwining the practical aspects of bee-keeping with fascinating biological insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/honeybeeitsnatur00harrrich 20220210081035harris 1887 GB Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Bees Bee culture QL SF Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 491890 2025-06-26T12:49:49.904907 text/html 465726 2024-10-18T19:25:30 text/html 2475818 2025-06-26T12:50:00.968929 application/epub+zip 2473029 2025-06-26T12:49:52.739868 application/epub+zip 272441 2025-06-26T12:49:50.857926 application/epub+zip 2693906 2025-06-26T12:50:06.385826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2643505 2025-06-26T12:49:59.065838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340729 2022-09-30T10:26:28.361952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410109 2025-06-26T12:49:48.634912 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 390110 2024-10-18T19:25:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16476 2025-06-26T12:50:06.543836 application/rdf+xml 23534 2025-06-26T12:49:50.986885 image/jpeg 3651 2025-06-26T12:49:50.920911 image/jpeg 2916014 2025-06-26T12:49:50.131887 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