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Neighbor, Alfred
The apiary; or, bees, bee-hives, and bee culture [1866]
Being a familiar account of the habits of bees, and the most improved methods of management, with full directions, adapted for the cottager, farmer, or scientific apiarian
$aUnited Kingdom :$bKent and Company,$c1866.
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"The Apiary; or, Bees, Bee-Hives, and Bee Culture" by Alfred Neighbor is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a detailed exploration of the habits of bees, advanced management methods, and aims to serve as a practical guide for cottagers, farmers, and scientifically inclined apiarists. The text emphasizes the importance of bee-keeping as a profitable and socially beneficial practice, enhancing both personal enrichment and community welfare. The opening of the book begins with a preface highlighting its purpose: to create a comprehensive and accessible resource for anyone interested in bee culture. Neighbor articulates the growing popularity of bee-keeping and the need for improved methods that build a bridge between traditional and modern practices. He addresses two key demographics that would benefit from this knowledge—small farmers looking to boost their income and individuals seeking a rewarding hobby. The initial chapters outline the natural history of bees, introducing the hierarchical structure within a hive, including the queen, drones, and worker bees, while setting the stage for a deeper understanding of their roles and behaviors in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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